Questions and Answers
What is a Short Arm Volar Splint used for?
What is a key use of the Thumb Spica Splint?
Thumb injuries
What types of fractures is the Ulnar Gutter Splint used for?
Metacarpal fractures, 4th and 5th
The Sugar Tong Splint is necessary to prevent _____ and _____ of the elbow.
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What is the main purpose of the Posterior Long Arm Splint?
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Posterior Ankle splints are used for which conditions?
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What are common uses for the Posterior Short Leg Splint?
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What types of fractures is the U/L or Cadillac Splint used for?
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What injuries does the Medial-Lateral Long-Leg Splint address?
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The Posterior Long Leg Splint is used for which type of injuries?
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Study Notes
Short Arm Volar Splint
- Indicated for stable wrist fractures or sprains.
- Effective for pediatric buckle or torus fractures of a single forearm bone.
- Suitable for metacarpal base and shaft fractures, excluding the 5th metacarpal.
- Used in carpal tunnel syndrome, lacerations, and as night splints.
Thumb Spica Splint
- Primarily used for thumb injuries, including navicular fractures, dislocations, and jammed thumbs.
- Also stabilizes thumb in cases of radial styloid fractures.
Ulnar Gutter Splint
- Designed for fractures of the 4th and 5th metacarpals.
Sugar Tong Splint
- Applicable for various upper extremity (UE) injuries, including Colles fractures.
- Treats isolated distal radius or ulna fractures, particularly in pediatric patients.
- Helps prevent pronation/supination and elbow extension.
- Ensure volar aspect is proximal enough to allow metacarpophalangeal (MCP) motion.
- Can be modified for specific forearm fractures.
Posterior Long Arm Splint
- Used for distal humerus and proximal forearm injuries:
- Supracondylar distal humerus fractures
- Radial head fractures
- Olecranon process fractures
- Maintain elbow at 90 degrees to prevent forearm movement.
- Thickness should support an ulnar gutter at the hand.
Posterior Ankle/Ankle Stirrup
- Used for managing ankle fractures, sprains, and strains.
Posterior Short Leg Splint
- Suitable for various foot fractures, particularly metatarsal and midfoot fractures, and Achilles injuries.
- Provides short-term immobilization; not very stable for extended periods.
- Extra padding required at the heel, toes, and where it stops at the tibial tubercle.
- Position ankle at 90 degrees to prevent gastrocnemius contractures.
- Commonly indicated for tibia/fibula, ankle, and metatarsal fractures.
U/L or Cadillac Splint
- Versatile splint for calcaneal fractures, lateral malleolar, bimalleolar fractures, severe ankle sprains, and Lisfranc injuries.
- Ensure a proper 90-degree positioning.
Medial-Lateral Long-Leg Splint
- Utilized for treating ligamentous injuries of the knee and fractures of the tibia and fibula.
Posterior Long Leg Splint
- Addresses ligamentous injuries at the knee, dislocations of the knee joint, and fractures of the tibia and fibula shafts, as well as femoral shaft fractures.
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Test your knowledge on ortho splints with these flashcards. Each card features important definitions and indications for various types of splints used in orthopedic care. Enhance your understanding of their applications in treating wrist and thumb injuries.
