Forearm Based Ulnar Gutter Splint Pattern

In rheumatoid arthritis chronic inflammation of the mcp joints and many other contributing factors cause damage to the joint capsule and surrounding ligaments resulting in this deformity.

Forearm based ulnar gutter splint pattern.

Add to wish list add to compare. Ball for rolyan anti spasticity ball splint. This type of splint is useful for thumb fractures dislocations and sprains. An ulnar gutter splint typically extends along the ulna bone the bone on the pinkie finger s side of the forearm partially covering the arm from just below the elbow to the palm or pinkie.

An ulnar drift deformity is characterized by ulnar deviation and volar subluxation of the metacarpal phalangeal mcp joints. Pre made splints view as grid list. Ulnar gutter radial gutter thumb spica. Ulnar gutter splint 7 pan splints 12 metacarpal shaft fractures 7 tenodesis splint for flexor tendon injury 12.

First a pattern may be made of the extremity from a pa. Thumb spica splint forearm based it can be used to treat acute symptoms of dequervains non displaced scaphoid. The ulnar gutter splint extends from the upper part of the forearm to the last joint of the fractured finger. This splint design can be used to improve the alignment of strongly deviated fingers which is in many cases caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Ulnar gutter splint pattern. Treatments can be preventative centered on the management of acute or chronic pain or involve sensory re education after nerve. View as grid list. Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.

Ulnar gutter radial gutter thumb spica finger. Type of splint type of cast. The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint. This type of splint is useful for fractures and sprains to the bones of the middle and pointer fingers.

It requires a high degree of specialization obtained through continuing education and experience. 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 l include the 4th and 5th digits application l hand in position of function l forearm in neutral position. This molded orthosis is designed to provide fit and support. Splinting common static splints tip protector splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support.