Forearm volar splint: Difference between revisions

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[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Procedures]]

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

Forearm Volar Splint.gif

See Also