Positioning for Immobilization in Orthotic Management - Orfit Industries Immobilization in a different position can lead to contractures, stiffness, limited range of motion and inadequate healing The overall safe position of immobilization for the hand is called the intrinsic plus or clam digger position
Functional Position of the Hand - University of Aberdeen Figure 22: Functional position of the hand Left: Wrist extension 30 , MCP flexion 90 - 100, IP joints extended and thumb abducted from the palm Right: Angled view showing the position of all digits
Hand Function - Physiopedia The ability of a human hand to assure a myriad of position and to apply only the precise amount of pressure necessary to hold an object is due to: the mobility and stability supplied by the skeleton: the power of the muscle; the remarkable degree of sensory feedback from the nerves