Talk:Cock-Up Wrist Splint/@comment-49.244.181.169-20140514035926/@comment-173.217.209.227-20150310222046

The Cock-up split is only used in wrist drop IF AND WHEN immobalization is called for. The cause of wrist drop must be determined prior to using a splint. In many cases, continued use and strengthening of the arm/wrist/hand is called for rather than immobalization, which may result in further weakening of the muscles.

Following surgery and a lengthy recovery in the hospital the hand  and wrist  where the IV line had been inserted was weakened to the extent that I had difficulty feeding myself and had to use the opposite hand to assist in my negotiating food to mouth. The same "double handed approach"  had to be employed in order to brush my teeth and hair as well!

I was diagnosed with "wrist drop" by my surgeon and a physical therapist supervised my rehabilitation to overcome my ongoing limitations.

Hope my experience helps you in deciding whether or not to use a Cock-up splint when wrist drop has been diagnosed.

Best Wishes@