Left Radial Gutter Splint

This video explains how to apply a radial gutter splint correctly.

Left radial gutter splint.

Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint. Padded stays are malleable. Indications the hely weber tko the knuckle orthosis is useful in treating the following boxers fracture. After counting the layers measure the plaster from the second.

The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries. 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. Reversible can be used as a radial gutter splint.

Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm e g. Universal sizing specify right or left. Ace wraps reassess distal pulse motor and sensation. This splint immobilizes finger metacarpal neck and shaft fractures on the hand s side ne.

Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist. This splint gets its name because these fingers are. Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd 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.