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This section provides an overview for splints as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 3 splint manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked splint companies as of December, 2024: 1.Dynarex Corp., 2.SAM MEDICAL, 3.3M.
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Splints are medical devices used to temporarily immobilize fractures or joint injuries in extremities, such as arms or fingers. They are essential for keeping the injured part of the body at rest until professional medical care is received. Manipulating the bone without proper care can lead to further damage to blood vessels and nerves.
Splints can be made of a variety of materials, including plaster, fiberglass, aluminum alloy, and urethane foam, which effectively hold the injured area in place, especially useful when medical facilities are not immediately accessible. There are also foldable splints, soft and adaptable, which can be shaped with scissors for portability and ease of use.
Splints play a critical role in the treatment of fractures, helping to immobilize and align the broken bone for proper healing. Correct immobilization prevents further injury and facilitates a quicker recovery. Without timely and appropriate treatment, recovery can be prolonged, or permanent disability may occur.
By keeping the injured area immobilized, splints reduce pain and aid in the healing process. In emergency situations, improvised materials like magazines, newspapers, or cardboard boxes can temporarily substitute for specialized splints.
The method of immobilizing an injured area using splints is known as the plaster splints method, which includes cast splints and cast petri dishes. A cast splint is made using a special bandage for casts, which hardens after being correctly aligned with the injured area.
A cast involves wrapping a plaster cast bandage, containing calcium sulfate, around the injury and then covering it with a stockinette or similar material. Recent advances have led to the development of non-plaster splints made from materials like plastic or urethane foam.
The specific type of splint used is determined by the body part it is intended to immobilize. For instance, a splint immobilizing the area from the shoulder to the wrist is known as a long upper extremity splint.
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Dynarex Corp., founded in 1967 and located in Orangeburg, New York, is a medical supply manufacturer of various disposable medical products and durable medical equipment, including gloves, shoe covers, masks, commodes, and crutches for medical, athletic, and veternarian use. The company has expanded its product line to include oxygen therapy, airway management, and suction solutions. The company supplies numerous branded products, including Dynarex Resp-O2, a new line of respiratory solutions. Clients of Dynarex Corp. include hospitals, athletic organizations, schools, and dental organizations, among many others.
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
Sam Medical, established in 1972 and headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, is a global provider of medical services and manufacturer of life-saving products that have revolutionized emergency care and the health sector. The company’s products include immobilization devices, splints and bleeding control kits, airway management devices, and personal protective equipment. The company conducts training workshops and provides educational materials to healthcare professionals. The company is certified with ISO 1800:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynarex Corp. |
55.6%
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| 2 | SAM MEDICAL |
33.3%
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| 3 | 3M |
11.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the splint page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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3 | 100.0% |
