Forearm volar splint: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
* | *May add a dorsal splint for increased stability (‘sandwich splint’) | ||
*Not used for distal radius or ulnar fracture | *Not used for distal radius or ulnar fracture because this splint allows for supination and pronation | ||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
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*Most wrist fracture, 2nd -5th metacarpal fracture | *Most wrist fracture, 2nd -5th metacarpal fracture | ||
[[File:Forearm Volar Splint.gif]] | ==Procedure== | ||
[[File:Forearm Volar Splint.gif|thumb]] | |||
*Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
*Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown | |||
**Wrist should be placed in slight extension (approximately 20°) | |||
*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 05:25, 31 December 2016
Background
- May add a dorsal splint for increased stability (‘sandwich splint’)
- Not used for distal radius or ulnar fracture because this splint allows for supination and pronation
Indications
- Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc
- Most wrist fracture, 2nd -5th metacarpal fracture
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Wrist should be placed in slight extension (approximately 20°)
- Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm (e.g. ace wraps)
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation