Splints Diag

Question 1

Volar Wrist

Answer 1

Restricts wrist flexion/extension
Stable wrist fractures, wrist sprains
Splint to the MCP level, fingers are free

Question 2

Sugar Tong

Answer 2

Restricts elbow motion, wrist flexion/extension as well as pronation/supination
Forearm fractures

Question 3

Thumb Spica

Answer 3

Any thumb sprain or fracture
Thumb metacarpal fracture
Acute scaphoid fracture

Question 4

Coaptation

Answer 4

Humerus fractures

Question 5

Long Arm

Answer 5

Distal humerus fractures
Proximal radius fractures
Olecranon Fractures
Splint elbow at 90 degrees
Elbow dislocation
Maintain wrist in neutral position

Question 6

Ulnar Gutter

Answer 6

Boxer’s fracture
Ulnar metacarpal injuries
Splint MCP joints at 90 degrees, intrinsic plus position
Intrinsic plus position
MP collateral ligament length

Question 7

Stirrup and posterior short leg splint

Answer 7

Ankle fractures, dislocations
Ankle sprains
Splint ankle at 90 degrees
Achilles tendon injury
Calcaneus and talus fractures

Question 8

Plaster

Answer 8

creates a better mold, but it is heavier and takes longer to dry. Make sure plaster is covered by web roll before applying to ace wrap.

Question 9

Fiberglass

Answer 9

does not mold as well to anatomical contours, but is lighter and dries quickly, use cold water, warm water will accelerate dry time.