Finger splint: Difference between revisions
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[[File:Finger splint.jpg|thumb|Dorsal finger splint]] | [[File:Finger splint.jpg|thumb|Dorsal finger splint example]] | ||
[[File:Dorsal Volar Finger Splint.gif|thumb|Volar splint | [[File:Dorsal Volar Finger Splint.gif|thumb|Volar splint example]] | ||
*Assess pulse (capillary refill), motor, and sensation | *Assess pulse (capillary refill), motor, and sensation | ||
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Revision as of 17:38, 15 March 2023
Background
- Multiple types of finger splint exists
- This page shows general splint - certain fractures or injuries may require an alternative splint technique
Indications
- Phalangeal fracture
- Gutter splints probably better for proximal fractures
Procedure
- Assess pulse (capillary refill), motor, and sensation
- Apply splint and secure to finger at multiple points (e.g. with tape) - avoid placing securing straps over joints
- Reassess pulse, motor, and sensation