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==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
*Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc | *Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc | ||
*Most wrist | *Most [[wrist Fractures|wrist fractures]], 2nd -5th [[metacarpal fracture]] | ||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 9 October 2019
Background
- May add a dorsal splint for increased stability (‘sandwich splint’)
- Not used for distal radius or ulnar fracture because this splint allows for supination and pronation
Indications
- Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc
- Most wrist fractures, 2nd -5th metacarpal fracture
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Splint should run from dorsal or volar mid-forearm to the distal palmar crease [1]
- Wrist should be placed in slight extension (approximately 20°)
- Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm (e.g. ace wraps)
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
See Also
References
- ↑ Splints and Casts: Indications and Methods http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0901/p491.html Accessed April 5, 2017