Long leg posterior splint

Indications

• Temporary immobilization for knee injuries requiring rapid intervention, in the absence of commercial knee immobilizers.
• Angulated fractures
• Pediatric femoral shaft fractures

Procedure

Long leg posterior splint

• 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

• Splints