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Basics of Casting and Splinting
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Figure-of-Eight Splint
Indications: Applied for clavicle fractures and acromioclavicular joint injuries. Benefits: Helps maintain shoulder positioning and alignment.
Ulnar Gutter Splint
Indications: Used for fractures of the fourth and fifth metacarpals (boxer's fracture). Benefits: Stabilizes the affected area while allowing other fingers to be mobile.
Short Arm Cast
Indications: Used for fractures of the wrist and metacarpals. Benefits: Restricts wrist movement while allowing some hand mobility.
Walking Cast
Indications: Applied for foot or ankle fractures. Benefits: Allows walking while still providing immobilization for proper healing.
Posterior Ankle Splint
Indications: Utilized for acute ankle sprains and soft tissue injuries. Benefits: Limits movement while allowing for swelling.
Long Arm Cast
Indications: Utilized for stable forearm or elbow fractures. Benefits: Provides more stability by immobilizing the elbow joint.
Body Cast
Indications: Needed for spinal fractures or after certain spinal surgeries. Benefits: Provides full torso immobilization to ensure proper healing.
Thumb Spica Splint
Indications: For fractures or sprains of the thumb or scaphoid bone. Benefits: Immobilizes the thumb while permitting other fingers to move.
Spica Cast
Indications: Primarily used for hip or femur fractures. Benefits: Ensures immobilization of the hip or thigh.
Sugartong Splint
Indications: Suitable for acute wrist and forearm injuries. Benefits: Prevents forearm rotation and wrist movement.
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