**7.3 Hand splinting**

When worn, wrist splints lessen discomfort and enhance functionality. Pain is lessened at night by resting splints [30]. There is currently no proof that splinting prevents deformity or long-term function maintenance. To ensure the most therapeutic benefit, staff who have been trained in their usage must accurately fit all splints, fully explain how to use them, and regularly review them (**Figure 2**) [31].
