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Revision as of 15:47, 22 March 2016
Background
- Use at least 12-15 layers of plaster.
- Adding a coaptation splint (stirrup) to the posterior splint eliminates inversion / eversion - especially useful for unstable fx and sprains.
- Also know as "Short-Leg Posterior Splint"
Indications
- Distal tibia/fibula fx.
- Reduced dislocations
- Severe sprains
- Tarsal / metatarsal fx
