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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
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*Knee at 5 degrees flexion, foot in slight plantarflexion | ==Procedure== | ||
[[File:long leg posterior splint.jpg|thumb]] | |||
*Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
*Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown | |||
**Knee should be kept at 5 degrees flexion, foot in slight plantarflexion | |||
*Maintain position until splint hardens and secure splint to leg (e.g. ace wraps) | |||
*Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Splints]] | *[[Splints]] | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Orthopedics]] | [[Category:Orthopedics]] | ||
[[Category:Procedures]] | |||
Revision as of 05:36, 31 December 2016
Background
Indications
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Knee should be kept at 5 degrees flexion, foot in slight plantarflexion
- Maintain position until splint hardens and secure splint to leg (e.g. ace wraps)
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation