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Splints: Melrose Isla Kate Paleng

Splints are used to immobilize and protect injured bones and joints. They allow fractures to heal properly by keeping the bone in the correct position and preventing further damage. Different types of splints include straight, angular, molded, and wire splints. Splints are indicated for fractures, sprains, dislocations, and other acute musculoskeletal injuries to immobilize the area and reduce pain. Common examples discussed are splints for the forearm, thumb, fingers, lower leg, knee, ankle, and clavicle. Potential complications from splinting include abrasions, sores, and pressure ulcers if the splint is too tight.

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Splints: Melrose Isla Kate Paleng

Splints are used to immobilize and protect injured bones and joints. They allow fractures to heal properly by keeping the bone in the correct position and preventing further damage. Different types of splints include straight, angular, molded, and wire splints. Splints are indicated for fractures, sprains, dislocations, and other acute musculoskeletal injuries to immobilize the area and reduce pain. Common examples discussed are splints for the forearm, thumb, fingers, lower leg, knee, ankle, and clavicle. Potential complications from splinting include abrasions, sores, and pressure ulcers if the splint is too tight.

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SPLINTS

MelroseIsla
KatePaleng
Splintsareusedtogivesupporttothebonyframeworkorjointsofthebody.

Uses:
• toimmobilizeandprotecttheinjuredextremity,aidinhealing,andlessenpain

• idealforthemanagementofavarietyofacutemusculoskeletalconditionsinwhichswellingis
anticipated,suchasacutefracturesorsprains,orforinitialstabilizationofreduced,displaced,or
unstablefracturesbeforeorthopedicintervention
• permits complete rest at the site of the fracture and thus
allows natural healing to take place with the bone in the
proper position
• when a patient is moved after an accident; they prevent
motion of the fractured bone, which might cause greater
damage.

• In emergency situations, provisional splints such as strip


of wood or board, canes, or umbrellas can be used.
Indications for Splinting
• Acute arthritis, acute gout
• Severe contusions and abrasions
• Skin lacerations that cross joints
• Tendon lacerations
• Puncture wounds/bites to the hands, feet, and joints
• Fractures and sprains
• Reduced joint dislocations
Examples of Splints
1. Simple straight splint
2. Angular splint
3. Molded splint
4. Wire splint
Simple straight
splint
-consists of
padded thin
wooded board
Angular splint
-consists of two
boards united at
an angle
Molded splint
-molded to fit the
part, usually made
from plaster of
Paris roller
bandage
Wire splint
-consists of very
heavy wire or metal
rod as in Thomas
splint
Long Arm Posterior Splint

• Indications
• Elbow and forearm injuries:
• Distal humerus fracture
• Both-bone forearm fracture
• Unstable proximal radius or ulna fracture (sugar-
tong better)
Forearm Volar Splint aka ‘Cockup’ Splint
 Indications

 Soft tissue hand / wrist


injuries - sprain, carpal
tunnel night splints, etc
 Most wrist fractures, 2nd
-5th metacarpal fracture.
Thumb Spica Splint

Indications
Injuries to scaphoid, lunate,
thumb and 1st metacarpal
Ulnar Gutter Splint
Indications
Fractures and soft tissue
injuries of 5th digit
 Fractures of the neck,
shaft, and base of 4th and
5th metacarpals.
Radial Gutter Splint

Indications
Fractures and soft tissue
injuries of index and 3rd digits
Fractures of the neck, shaft
and base of the 2nd and 3rd
metacarpals
Finger Splints
• Buddy tape • Aluminum finger splints
• Phalanx fractures
• Indications: minor
• After tendon repairs
finger sprains
Posterior Leg Splint

• This splint is used for:


• Distal leg fractures
• Ankle fractures
• Tarsal fractures
• Metatarsal fractures
Posterior Knee Splint

Indications
Patients with legs too large for knee
immobilizer
Angulated fractures
Injuries that require urgent operative fixation
Posterior Ankle Splint (Post Mold)

• Indications
• Distal tibia/fibula fracture.
• Reduced dislocations
• Severe sprains
• Tarsal / metatarsal fracture
Stirrup Splint

• To prevent inversion or
eversion of the ankle
• Immobilizes the ankle for
fractures near the ankle
• Apply from below the knee
and wrap around the ankle
Figure Eight Splint
• Used to stabilize a clavicle
fracture

• To be applied properly the


patient must be erect with
hands on his iliac crest with
shoulders in abduction (as
seen in picture)
Complications

• Abrasions
• Sores
• Neurovascular compromise (tight fitting
splints)
• Contact dermatitis
• Pressure ulcers
• Thermal burns
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