These are useful for treating minor injuries or even chronic ones. Unlike a static splint, a dynamic splint can often be adjusted or can allow for slight movement of a joint or limb. Sometimes the static splint will be adjustable so the angle of the joint can be adjusted as necessary once the desired angle is achieved, the splint can then be locked in place. Hook and loop straps are often used to secure the splint in place, for example, and some splints feature neoprene sleeves that help compress the injured area and bring the rigid splinting materials as close to the limb as possible. Steel, aluminum, and various types of plastics are often used to create this type of splint, and these materials may be combined with softer, more malleable materials that help secure the rigid materials against the injured joint, digit, or limb. The materials used to make a static splint must be quite rigid. Static splints are generally used to secure a joint in a particular position while soft tissue or bone injuries heal.
As its name implies, the static splint does not allow for any movement of that limb or digit during the healing process, unlike a dynamic splint that can allow for some movement of a joint, limb, or digit. When treating various types of injuries in limbs or digits, a static splint is often used to help hold that limb or digit in place to promote healing and prevent further injury.
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