Forearm volar splint: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 17:14, 19 March 2012
Background
- Most add a dorsal splint for increased stability - ‘sandwich splint’ (B)
- Not used for distal radius or ulnar fx - can still supinate and pronate
Indications
- Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc
- Most wrist fx, 2nd -5th metacarpal fx