Long Arm Gutter Splint

This splint usually extends from the upper part of the forearm to.

Long arm gutter splint.

Ulnar gutter splint with underlying stockinette and circumferential padding. Injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8 application. It is used to immobilize a fractured or dislocated bone. Fold the ends of stockinette over the the fiberglass to smooth the edges of the splint.

Lightly moisten the splinting material. The ulnar gutter splint extends from the upper part of the forearm to the last joint of the fractured finger. Apply 2 3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits being splinted. Ulnar gutter splints are made from a hard material that forms to the outer part pinky side of the arm wrist hand and fingers.

This type of splint is useful for fractures and sprains to the bones of the middle and pointer fingers. Add an extra 2 3 layers over bony prominences. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after the initial injury to allow swelling to decrease. Posterior long arm splint is used in the management of multiple upper long arm injuries.

A splint usually helps to maintain any part of the body in a fixed position. Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint. The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries. Submerge the premeasured fiberglass in unused warm water.

Slightly greater than the diameter of the limb apply the stockinette to extend 2 beyond the splinting material. A splint is a type of medical equipment made of wood or other rigid material. Remove the splint from the water and squeeze out the excess water and remove wrinkles. An acceptable alternative is to create a splint without the use of stockinette or circumferential padding.