Which choice best aligns with including only necessary joints in a splint?

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Which choice best aligns with including only necessary joints in a splint?

Restrict immobilization to only the joints that must be stabilized. Limiting the splint to the necessary joints preserves movement in adjacent joints, which helps maintain range of motion, tendon glide, and function as healing progresses, while still protecting the injured structures. If only a specific joint needs stabilization, design the splint to immobilize that joint and allow nearby joints to move. While features like rounded edges and avoiding pressure on bony prominences are important for skin safety and comfort, they don’t override the principle of including only what’s necessary to support healing and function.

Restrict immobilization to only the joints that must be stabilized. Limiting the splint to the necessary joints preserves movement in adjacent joints, which helps maintain range of motion, tendon glide, and function as healing progresses, while still protecting the injured structures. If only a specific joint needs stabilization, design the splint to immobilize that joint and allow nearby joints to move. While features like rounded edges and avoiding pressure on bony prominences are important for skin safety and comfort, they don’t override the principle of including only what’s necessary to support healing and function.

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