What are methods of splinting?
Commonly Used Splints and Casts
| Area of injury | Type of splint |
|---|---|
| Forearm/wrist | Volar/dorsal forearm, single sugar-tong |
| Elbow/forearm | Long arm posterior, double sugar-tong |
| Knee | Posterior knee, off-the-shelf immobilizer |
| Tibia/fibula | Posterior ankle (mid-shaft and distal fractures), bulky Jones |
What are the general rules for splinting?
A basic rule of splinting is that the joint above and below the broken bone should be immobilized to protect the fracture site. For example, if the lower leg is broken, the splint should immobilize both the ankle and the knee. Pulses and sensation should be checked below the splint at least once per hour.
What is splint in orthopedics?
Casts & Splints. Casts and splints are orthopedic devices that are used to protect and support fractured or injured bones and joints. They help to immobilize the injured limb to keep the bone in place until it fully heals. Casts are often made from fiberglass or plaster.
What is a posterior splint?
Posterior long leg splinting is used to stabilize injuries by decreasing movement and providing support, thus preventing further damage. Splinting also alleviates extremity pain, edema, and further soft-tissue injury and promotes wound and bone healing.
What does AO stand for Ortho?
Abstract. In 1958 a group of Swiss general and orthopaedic surgeons established the AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) or the Association of the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF) to strive to transform the contemporary treatment of fractures in Switzerland.
What are the 3 things you want to check after you apply a splint?
Watch for signs of decreased blood circulation or shock While checking for tightness, also feel for a pulse. If it’s faint, loosen the ties. If the injured person complains that the splint is causing pain, try loosening the ties a little. Then check that no ties were placed directly over an injury.
What are the 2 types of splints?
In emergency cases, anything can be used for splinting, yet there are two types of splints: Flexible. Rigid….You will need:
- A splint (rigid or flexible).
- A thick bandage to apply under the splint for maximum comfort. (Optional).
- Robe – or the like – to wrap the splint to the fractured limb.
What are the different types of splints?
Malleable aluminum, air and synthetic splinting materials may also be used (e.g. Fiber glass, Orthoglass). Synthetic splinting materials are more difficult to mold and more expensive. However, they are lighter, set more quickly and are water resistant. Preformed splints for common uses are more readily available (e.g. thumb spica). There
What injuries can splints be used for?
Splints can be applied to most pediatric fractures, dislocations and sprains. Splints may also aid in the immobilization of soft tissue injuries such as fingertip amputations and lacerations over joints where it is important to minimize tension or damage to the healing injury.
How do you measure the material of a splint?
Use unaffected extremity to measure the materials In general, the plaster is used to immobilize the joint above and joint below the injured area, if this is anatomically possible The stockinet should be longer than the splining material so that it can be rolled over the ends of the splints.
What kind of splint do you use for a broken hand?
Intrinsic Plus Splint. This splint should always use plaster, as it molds more tightly to the shape of the hand and maintains the required position. Every effort should be made to hold the patient in a position similar to the desired final result throughout the process to prevent bulging or tearing of the cast padding.