Gutter Splint Thumb
The different types of short arm splints used are as follows.
Gutter splint thumb. Finger and thumb splints can help treat trigger finger. This splint gets its name because these fingers are. The digit typically flexes with a sudden snap like a trigger being pulled and released. This type of splint is useful for fractures and sprains to the bones of the middle and.
After an injury to the hands fingers or wrists immobilization by splinting or casting is necessary in order to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly. Position of function. This type of splint is useful for fractures and severe sprains to the bones of the ring and small. 00 30 00 count get it as soon as tue sep 22.
These pre cut materials make splinting casting quick easy and comfortable. Shop our huge selection of pre made splints specific to various body parts. Gutter splint thumb spica splint indications l fractures and soft tissue injuries of 5th digit l fractures of the neck shaft and base of 4th and 5th metacarpals construction l start at mid forearm l extend down ulnar forearm l end at mid distal phalanx l include the 4th and 5th digits application l hand in position of function l forearm in neutral position. Radial gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the second and third metacarpals and phalanges pointer and middle fingers.
An ulnar gutter splint is a flexible splint that is used to support stabilize and immobilize dislocations and fractures of the hands fingers or wrists. Stenosing tenosynovitis better known as trigger finger is a condition where one or more fingers lock or catch when a person bends or straightens a finger. Application process for ulnar. Ulnar gutter radial gutter and thumb spica casts are specific types of casts used to provide long term immobilization for these types of injuries so they may heal properly and effectively.