A new orthotic solution for radial nerve injury

•Radial nerve palsy is frequently encountered in hand therapy practice and typically require orthotic management. •There is a consistent debate over the optimal orthotic for radial nerve palsy. The author...s proposed design is to create a two-part orthotic that is simple to manage and don/doff. •The authors outline how to fabricate this orthosis and patients that may benefit from its use. •We have found that patients appreciate the simple construction and report satisfaction with this design. Record your answers on the Return Answer Form found on the tear-out coupon at the back of this issue or to complete online and use a credit card, go to JHTReadforCredit.com. There is only one best answer for each question.# 1.The wrist is stabilizeda.with ORIF and dorsal plateb.with plaster of Paris moldc.with a prefab splintd.with a custom made splint# 2.The outrigger is made ofa.perforated thermoplastb.perforated cardboardc.lightweight durable aluminumd.neoprene# 3.The tensioned loops hold the MPs while at resta.in 20° flexionb.in neutral and the PIPs fixed in 30° flexionc.in 10° of hyperextension but allow freedom of motion to perform light activitiesd.in neutral but allow the digits freedom of motion to perform light activities# 4.Finger loops are made ofa.clothb.surgical hypoallergenic tapec.moleskind.leather# 5.The article discusses the need to hold the index MP in slight radial deviationa.trueb.false When submitting to the HTCC for re-certification, please batch your JHT RFC certificates in groups of 3 or more to get full credit.