Mia, an 8-Year-Old Student, Underwent Flexor Tendon Transfer Surgery on Her

Multiple Choice

Mia, an 8-year-old student, underwent flexor tendon transfer surgery on her thumb two weeks ago. She has been immobilized up to this point, but her immobilizer and stitches are now removed. What type of splint does your OT department ask you to fabricate for Mia?

A) A full-thumb post splint to continue to immobilize Mia's thumb.
B) A half-thumb post with a flexion outrigger to facilitate passive flexion.
C) A half-thumb post to allow active range of motion at the interphalangeal (IP) joint.
D) A cone splint to position Mia's thumb in opposition.