Ortho Glass Ulnar Gutter Splint

The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint.

Ortho glass ulnar gutter splint.

Shape the splint as. 2 4 minutes after the splint has dried check the splinted extremity for function arterial pulse capillary refill temperature of skin and sensation. Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8. Positioning position patient with forearm vertically erect.

Children s ortho of louisville 1 339 views. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after. Apply splinting material e g. Dimensions width to wrap to midline of the hand on dorsal volar surfaces.

5 8 minutes extra fast drying. Sam ulnar gutter splint wmv duration. Splint in flexion or extension depending on tendon repaired radial gutter splint thumb spica splint indications l fractures and soft tissue injuries of 5th digit l fractures of the neck shaft and base of 4th and 5th metacarpals construction l start at mid forearm l extend down ulnar forearm l end at mid distal phalanx. Ulnar gutter splint immobilizes the plain of 4th and 5th digits.

Injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8 application. L if tendon repair. Length to extend from the nail base to the proximal forearm. In general 2 inch padding is used for the hands.

Ortho glass splinting ulnar gutter duration. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or. Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.