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==Background== | |||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
* | *Phalangeal and metacarpal fracture or and soft tissue injuries of the 2nd and 3rd digits. | ||
==Procedure== | |||
[[File:Radial Gutter3.gif|thumb]] | |||
*Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
*Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown to radial aspect of forearm | |||
**Wrist should be placed in slight extension (approximately 20°) and MCP should be flexed | |||
*Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm (e.g. ace wraps) | |||
*Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Splinting]] | *[[Splinting]] | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Orthopedics]] | [[Category:Orthopedics]] | ||
[[Category:Procedures]] | [[Category:Procedures]] | ||
Revision as of 05:31, 31 December 2016
Background
Indications
- Phalangeal and metacarpal fracture or and soft tissue injuries of the 2nd and 3rd digits.
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown to radial aspect of forearm
- Wrist should be placed in slight extension (approximately 20°) and MCP should be flexed
- Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm (e.g. ace wraps)
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation