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Finger gutter splint purpose.
Chapter 12 splinting for the fingers cynthia cooper mfa ma otr l cht and lisa deshaies otr l cht chapter objectives 1 explain the functional and anatomic considerations for splinting the fingers.
Gutter splint mallet finger finger splints emra org 972 550 0920.
Splints are generally applied to decrease movement so as to provide support and comfort through stabilization of an injury.
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A finger splint is used to protect an injured finger.
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3 describe a mallet finger.
Used for the following conditions.
An ulnar gutter splint typically extends along the ulna bone the bone on the pinkie finger s side of the forearm partially covering the arm from just below the elbow to the palm or pinkie.
Length of splint is longer for proximal and middle phalanx fracture towards the finger tip.
4 describe a boutonniere deformity.
2 identify diagnostic indications for splinting the fingers.
Gauze is one item used when applying a ulnar gutter splint.
Fractures and soft tissue injuries of the small finger or ring finger.
5 describe a swan neck deformity.
Ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers.
Dip extension splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support percutaneous pinning at distal finger dip hyperextension splint mallet fingers ulnar radial gutter splint used for fractures of the hand.
Its primary purpose is to keep the finger immobile and prevent it from bending.
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Remove the splint from the water and squeeze out the excess water and remove wrinkles.
Immobilize wrist and finger for proximal middle phalanx fractures.
The primary purpose of a splint is to serve as a temporary bridge for nonemergency injuries to bones until definitive casting can be performed by a consultant such as an orthopedic surgeon.
In addition it can help ease a finger back into motion after being stuck in a bent position due to arthritis surgery or other reasons manufactured finger splints are usually made of metal or plastic.
Fracture proximal middle phalanx of finger.
Splinting common static splints tip protector splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support.
Starts at mid forearm runs along ulnar aspect of forearm to just beyond the dip joint.
