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==Background==
*Also known as a "posterior knee splint"

==Indications==
*Temporary immobilization for knee injuries requiring rapid intervention, in the absence of commercial knee immobilizers. 
*Angulated fractures
*Pediatric femoral shaft fractures

==Procedure==
[[File:long leg posterior splint.jpg|thumb|Long leg posterior splint]]
{{Splint Application General Procedure}}

===Splint-Specific Details===
*Apply padding and splint material as shown in figure
*Splint course:
**Start just inferior to buttocks crease
**Down the posterior leg
**End approximately 6cm above the malleoli
*Key anatomic positions
**Knee should be kept at 5 degrees flexion
**Foot in slight plantarflexion

==See Also==
*[[Splints]]

==References==
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