1. Is this going to hurt?
No, because the Dynasplint® System is based on a low-load, prolonged-duration stretch, the splint offers a very light stretch and is comfortable to wear.
2. How do I know when to turn up the tension?
After 6-12 hours of wear the patient will experience post-wear stiffness. If the stiffness lasts for less than one hour, the patient may increase the tension by an amount suggested by the sales consultant.
3. How does the splint know to stop?
The splint is actually designed to stretch the patient’s joint only as far as their soft tissue will allow. Because the splint has two springs inside of the struts, the springs only push as far as the joint is able to go but it does accommodate to any gains the patient makes in their range of motion.
4. If a tension of 2 is good, is a tension of 4 better?
When using the Dynasplint® System the key to its success is the amount of time the joint can spend at or near its available end range. So, time is the most important factor to the success of the splint. Tension should only be increased once the patient can tolerate wearing the splint for the recommended 6–12 hours.
5. How does the splint work?
The Dynasplint® System is a spring–loaded tensioning system that delivers a low amount of stretch to the connective tissue around a joint. It is biomechanically correct because of the bilateral tensioning system that applies force across the joint evenly.
6. When should I wear the splint?
The Dynasplint® System is only to be worn when the patient is inactive. This allows for proper positioning for the splint and the connective tissue to be in a relaxed state. Ideally, the patient should wear the splint while sleeping because the optimum time of wear is 6–12 hours.
7. Do I still have to continue with physical therapy and my home exercise program?
YES! The Dynasplint® is an adjunct to physical therapy. It is used to continue your range of motion therapy in your home when your therapist cannot be present. The Dynasplint® will make therapy easier because you will not lose the gain between therapy visits.
8. How long do I have to keep the splint?
The average wearing time for our splints is 3-4 months. However, this can be greatly influenced by how quickly the patient gets the splint after trauma or surgery. If the splint can be applied within the first 100 days of trauma or surgery, research has shown range of motion increases between 3-7 degrees per week.
9. Do I have to wear the splint for 8 continuous hours?
The ideal time for use of the Dynasplint® System is anywhere between 6–12 hours continuously. However, because some individuals cannot sleep with the splint or do not sleep at least 6 hours, the time can be broken down to fit the individual's schedule. For example, the patient may use the Dynasplint® System for two 3-hour sessions of wear throughout the day and/or night.
10. How do I know when I am finished with the splint?
That decision is up to the patient’s physician, therapist, and Dynasplint® System sales consultant. Because it is a rental product, the splint helps the patient and the insurance company with the overall cost by only billing the unit for the months that it is used.
FAQ – Billing
I just received my monthly statement. Why is the balance different than what my sales consultant told me?
Please remember that your benefits are only quoted and subject to review by your insurance company. While Dynasplint Systems, Inc. provides a billing service for you, your statement reflects any money posted to your account. Since it is a monthly statement, your insurance may not have processed your claim as of yet or they have only paid a portion of what they quoted. In either situation it is the patient’s responsibility to contact their insurance company and pay any balance in question.
| DYNAMIC SPLINTING VS. SERIAL CASTING: |
| DYNAMIC SPLINTING |
SERIAL CASTING |
| Dynasplint® System’s LLPS technology promotes permanent soft tissue range of motion gains, functional improvement and tone management with regular use.2 |
Increased tone and spasticity, or contracture can return when casting procedure has ended. Possible loss of functional gain. |
| Very few contraindications—safe and appropriate for most neurological diagnoses, as well as burns, hemophilia and diabetes (not appropriate for DVT or unstable fractures). |
Many contraindications and inappropriate for many people—diabetics, broken or healing skin, hot and swollen joints, vascular disease, sensory loss and excessive sweating.3,4 |
| Individualized wearing schedules based upon patient needs and tolerance. Worn up to a maximum of 6-8 continuous hours per day or night. |
Usually worn 24 hours per day until casting procedure ends. |
| All Dynasplint® Systems are easily removable—lined with lambs wool and foam to protect skin integrity, and to prevent skin breakdown or nerve impingement. |
Complications can include nerve impingement and skin breakdown—possibly leading to hospitalization, wound care, skin grafts and/or amputation.4 |
| Easy application. Practical and cost effective. One fitting by a Dynasplint® Systems sales consultant with occasional follow-up visits for minor adjustments when necessary. |
Can be labor intensive and time consuming.4 Requires high degree of skill with material readily available. Can be expensive due to repetitive efforts over many years. |
To review your Patient Rights, click on the following link: Patient Rights (PDF) |
