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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Less inversion/eversion and less plantar flexion compared to posterior splint. | |||
*Less inversion /eversion and | |||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
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*Great for ankle sprains | *Great for ankle sprains | ||
[[File:Stirrup Splint.gif]] | ==Procedure== | ||
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*Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
*Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown | |||
*Maintain position until splint material hardens and secure to leg (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 05:38, 31 December 2016
Background
- Less inversion/eversion and less plantar flexion compared to posterior splint.
Indications
- Similiar to posterior splint
- Great for ankle sprains
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Maintain position until splint material hardens and secure to leg (e.g. ace wraps)
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation