Which statement best describes static splints?

• A. A Splint With Moving Parts to Increase ROM
• B. No Moving Parts / No Force/Pressure Applied to the Body; Used to Protect/Support/Immobilize Specific Joints
• C. A Splint Repeatedly Re-Molded to Increase ROM
• D. A Splint Used to Apply Serial Casting for Joints

Answer: (B)

Static splints are immobilization devices that hold a joint or body part in a fixed position without allowing movement. They are designed to protect healing tissues, support joints, and prevent contractures by applying no active force to increase range of motion and by having no moving parts. They are often custom-molded to maintain a specific position and can be removable or fixed. This is why the description of having no moving parts and no force to the body, used to protect/support/immobilize a joint, best fits static splints. Devices with moving parts or those intended to progressively increase ROM (like serial static or dynamic splints) or methods like serial casting are different approaches.