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Left radial gutter splint.
Please note when used as a radial gutter splint please choose opposite hand.
The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries.
This splint immobilizes finger metacarpal neck and shaft fractures on the hand s side ne.
For an average sized adult a radial gutter splint should be eight to 10 layers thick.
This splint gets its name because these fingers are.
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This video explains how to apply a radial gutter splint correctly.
Wrist should be placed in slight extension approximately 20 and mcp should be flexed 70 90 degrees with the dip and pip in slight flexion.
Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm e g.
Reversible can be used as a radial gutter splint.
Splint runs from radial forearm to beyond dip of index finger with thumb free.
Padded stays are malleable.
Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist.
Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
Radial gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the second and third metacarpals and phalanges pointer and middle fingers.
Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.