Long Arm Gutter Splint

The ulnar gutter splint extends from the upper part of the forearm to the last joint of the fractured finger.

Long arm gutter splint.

Add an extra 2 3 layers over bony prominences. Slightly greater than the diameter of the limb apply the stockinette to extend 2 beyond the splinting material. Injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8 application. Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.

This type of splint is useful for fractures and sprains to the bones of the middle and pointer fingers. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after the initial injury to allow swelling to decrease. 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.

Apply 2 3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits being splinted. This splint usually extends from the upper part of the forearm to. Submerge the premeasured fiberglass in unused warm water. Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.

Lightly moisten the splinting material. Ulnar gutter splint with underlying stockinette and circumferential padding. Ulnar gutter splints are made from a hard material that forms to the outer part pinky side of the arm wrist hand and fingers. Fold the ends of stockinette over the the fiberglass to smooth the edges of the splint.

The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries. A splint usually helps to maintain any part of the body in a fixed position. An acceptable alternative is to create a splint without the use of stockinette or circumferential padding. Posterior long arm splint is used in the management of multiple upper long arm injuries.