Ulnar gutter splint

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Background

Indications

Procedure

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  • Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
  • Apply splinting material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as displayed
  • Wrist should remain slightly extended (10° to 20°) with 4th and 5th MCP at 50° to 90° flexion (the latter for boxer's fracture) and DIP/PIP in slight flexion[1]
  • Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Chudnofsky C. Splinting Techniques.In:Roberts and Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine, Chapter 50, 999-1027.e1
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