Radial Gutter Plaster Splint

Apply the elastic bandaging.

Radial gutter plaster splint.

Use plaster that is 3 4 in. A radial gutter splint can be used for various injuries including the following. This trick of the trade in splint application demonstrates application of the radial gutter splint. Fold the ends of stockinette over the the u0003 fiberglass to smooth the edges of the splint place a layer of webril over the fiberglass apply the ace wrap around the splint to secure it in place.

The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries. Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint. Soft tissue injuries to the second and third fingers fractures of the second and third metacarpals. For an average sized adult a radial gutter splint should be eight to 10 layers thick.

A radial gutter splint is placed along the radial aspect radial bone of the wrist. Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist. Ulnar gutter splint with underlying stockinette and circumferential padding. The splint covers the radial aspect of the forearm from the proximal one third of the forearm to just distal to the interphalangeal joint of the thumb encircling the thumb.

Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers. Radial gutter splinting is usually tolerated without anesthesia. Place it and fold the ends of stockinette over the splinting material. Add an extra 2 3 layers over bony prominences.

The splint runs along the radial aspect of the forearm to just beyond the dip joint of the index figure 1. Wrap the bandage without placing too much tension around the extremity. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Apply 2 3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits being splinted.

After counting the layers measure the plaster from the second. While still wet use palms to mold. This splint is used to immobilize fractures of the 2nd.