The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint.
Orthoglass ulnar gutter splint.
Wrist should remain slightly extended 10 to 20 with 4th and 5th mcp at 50 to 90 flexion the latter for boxer s fracture and dip pip in slight flexion.
Which is what the doctor did.
Place padding between 4th and 5th digits to prevent maceration.
Include the ring finger and small finger.
When i look up a picture of that on the web.
Length to extend from the nail base to the proximal forearm.
Assess distal pulse motor and sensation.
Fractures and soft tissue injuries of the small finger or ring finger.
And the cpt code for ulnar gutter splint says it is 29105.
L if tendon repair.
Radial ulnar gutter indications metacarpal and or proximal phalangeal fractures.
The doctor says he splinted with a ulnar gutter splint.
Boxer ulnar gutter splint cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap indications.
Injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8 application.
Starts at mid forearm runs along ulnar aspect of forearm to just beyond the dip joint.
Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.
Splint in flexion or extension depending on tendon repaired radial 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.
Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after the initial injury to allow swelling to decrease.
Radial gutter splint immobilizes plain of 2nd and 3rd digits.
Ulnar gutter splint immobilizes the plain of 4th and 5th digits.
Apply splinting material e g.
Remove the splint from the water and squeeze out the excess water and remove wrinkles.
It is from the elbow down to hand including two fingers.
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