Long Ulnar Gutter Splint

This splint gets its name because these two fingers are on.

Long ulnar gutter splint.

This type of splint is useful for fractures and severe sprains to the bones of the ring and small fingers. Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f. The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint. Measure out the dry splint on the contralateral extremity l width.

Ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers. The ulnar gutter splint extends from the upper part of the forearm to the last joint of the fractured finger. The water the faster the splint sets l trauma shears measure and prepare the splinting material. An acceptable alternative is to create a splint without the use of stockinette or circumferential padding.

For which ulnar gutter splint cast used. Free shipping at 35. Remove the splint from the water and squeeze out the excess water and remove wrinkles. Ulnar gutter splint with underlying stockinette and circumferential padding.

Buy slings splints online and view local walgreens inventory. Fold the ends of stockinette over the the u0003 fiberglass to smooth the edges of the splint. Slightly greater than the diameter of the limb apply the stockinette to extend 2 beyond the splinting material. Apply 2 3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and.