Materials
- Stockinette
- Splinting material (padded fiberglass or 8-10 layers of plaster)
- Padding
- Elastic bandaging
Instructions
Landmarks
- Distal: Palm at the metacarpal heads
- Proximal: Mid Forearm
Splint Position
- Extend down volar forearm
Application
- Forearm in neutral position with thumb up.
- Wrist slightly extended (10–20º).
- Can holding position.
- Pad the hand and wrist evenly, paying particular attention to areas of possible friction.
- Mold the splinting material to the volar forearm.
- Wrap in elastic bandage.
- Reassess pulses, motor and sensation.