Broad Ulnar Gutter Splint

Trick of the trade.

Broad ulnar gutter splint.

These splints must be heated prior to molding. Ulnar gutter wrist splint controls ulnar deviation. This splint is the equivalent of the ulnar gutter splint except that is placed along the radial aspect of the wrist and sandwiches the 2nd and 3rd fingers. Protects wrist on volar and dorsal surfaces.

Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8. An ulnar gutter splint is a flexible splint that is used to support stabilize and immobilize injuries dislocations and fractures of the hands fingers or wrists to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after. Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.

The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint. It makes gripping things with your hand difficult. This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers. Jim wagner otd otr l cht cpam cscs cktp.

Use as a static base for outriggers etc. Apply splinting material e g.