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Forearm volar splint
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Background
- May add a dorsal splint for increased stability (‘sandwich splint’)
- Not used for distal radius or ulnar fracture because this splint allows for supination and pronation
Indications
- Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc
- Most wrist fracture, 2nd -5th metacarpal fracture
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Splint should run from dorsal or volar mid-forearm to the distal palmar crease [1]
- Wrist should be placed in slight extension (approximately 20°)
- Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm (e.g. ace wraps)
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
See Also
References
- ↑ Splints and Casts: Indications and Methods http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0901/p491.html Accessed April 5, 2017
Authors
Ross Donaldson, Michael Holtz, Ted Fan, Neil Young, Daniel Ostermayer
