SPLINTING TECHNIQUES
l Distal radius and ulna fractures CONSTRUCTION l Metacarpal heads on the dorsal hand l Around elbow l End at volar metacarpal phalangeal joints APPLICATION l Cut hole in stockinette for thumb l Elbow at 90º l Forearm neutral with thumb up l Slightly extended wrist (10–20º) SUGAR TONG SPLINT DOUBLE SUGAR TONG SPLINT EMRA.ORG | 972.550.0920
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