Sugar tong splint

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

See Also

• Splinting