Splinting material (padded fiberglass or 8-10 layers of plaster)
Padding
Elastic bandaging
Instructions
Landmarks
Proximal: Mid-forearm
Distal: Mid-distal phalanx of thumb
Splint Position
Extend down radial aspect of forearm.
Splint should include the thumb while leaving the other 4 digits unaffected.
-Thumb should be slightly flexed and abducted (like holding a wine glass).
Application
Cut hole in stockinette for thumb and apply to hand and forearm.
Apply second small piece of stockinette over the thumb.
Cut wedges on both sides of splinting
material at MCP joint to keep splint material from bunching.
Apply padding to the hand and wrist evenly. Pay particular attention to the base of the thumb and distal radius.
Mold splinting material to the radial aspect of the forearm. Wrap splinting material around the thumb. Maintain slight wrist extension.