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.