Which splint is used for wrist drop?

• A. Banjo Splint
• B. Cock-Up Splint
• C. Dennis Browne Shoe
• D. Oppen Heimer

Answer: (B)

Wrist drop from radial nerve issues means the hand can’t extend the wrist, making grasp and finger movement difficult. You want a splint that keeps the wrist in a position that supports opening and closing the hand without letting it sag into flexion. The cock-up splint does exactly that: it’s a static forearm-based device that holds the wrist in gentle extension (about 15–30 degrees) while the fingers remain free to move. This position relieves the stretch on the damaged extensors, reduces the risk of flexion contractures, and enables functional hand use during daily activities. The other options are designed for different problems, such as clubfoot or other conditions, so they don’t address wrist extension in radial nerve palsy the way a cock-up splint does.