Splint runs from radial forearm to beyond dip of index finger with thumb free.
Left radial gutter splint.
This splint immobilizes finger metacarpal neck and shaft fractures on the hand s side ne.
Ace wraps reassess distal pulse motor and sensation.
Reversible can be used as a radial gutter splint.
Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
Padded stays are malleable.
Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist.
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Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm e g.
Please note when used as a radial gutter splint please choose opposite hand.
After counting the layers measure the plaster from the second.
Use plaster that is 3 4 in.
Radial gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the second and third metacarpals and phalanges pointer and middle fingers.
Wrist should be placed in slight extension approximately 20 and mcp should be flexed 70 90 degrees with the dip and pip in slight flexion.
For an average sized adult a radial gutter splint should be eight to 10 layers thick.