Please note when used as a radial gutter splint please choose opposite hand.
Left radial gutter splint.
Padded stays are malleable.
The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries.
This splint gets its name because these fingers are.
Universal sizing specify right or left.
This video explains how to apply a radial gutter splint correctly.
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Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm e g.
Use plaster that is 3 4 in.
Ace wraps reassess distal pulse motor and sensation.
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.
Reversible can be used as a radial gutter splint.
This splint immobilizes finger metacarpal neck and shaft fractures on the hand s side ne.
Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist.
Splint runs from radial forearm to beyond dip of index finger with thumb free.