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==Background== | |||
*Most add a dorsal splint for increased stability - ‘sandwich splint’ (B) | |||
*Not used for distal radius or ulnar fx - can still supinate and pronate | |||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
*Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc | *Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc | ||
*Most wrist fx, 2nd -5th metacarpal fx | *Most wrist fx, 2nd -5th metacarpal fx | ||
[[File:Forearm Volar Splint.gif]] | [[File:Forearm Volar Splint.gif]] | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Splinting]] |
Revision as of 00:29, 7 March 2012
Background
- Most add a dorsal splint for increased stability - ‘sandwich splint’ (B)
- Not used for distal radius or ulnar fx - can still supinate and pronate
Indications
- Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc
- Most wrist fx, 2nd -5th metacarpal fx