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==Background== | |||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
*Distal radius and ulnar fracture. | *Distal radius and ulnar fracture. | ||
*Prevents pronation / supination and immobilizes elbow | *Prevents pronation / supination and immobilizes elbow | ||
[[File:Sugar Tong.gif]] | ==Procedure== | ||
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*Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
*Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown | |||
**Wrist should be maintained in slight extension (approximately 20°) | |||
*Maintain position until splint hardens and secure to arm (e.g. with 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 05:19, 31 December 2016
Background
Indications
- Distal radius and ulnar fracture.
- Prevents pronation / supination and immobilizes elbow
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Wrist should be maintained in slight extension (approximately 20°)
- Maintain position until splint hardens and secure to arm (e.g. with ace wraps)
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation