Ulnar Gutter Hand Splints
The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint.
Ulnar gutter hand splints. Protects wrist on volar and dorsal surfaces. 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. Dip extension splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support percutaneous pinning at distal finger dip hyperextension splint mallet fingers ulnar radial gutter splint used for fractures of the hand. An ulnar gutter splint extends from the proximal forearm to distal interphalangeal joints of fingers on the ulnar aspect of fingers wrist and forearm and is applied for various injuries of the ulnar aspect of the wrist and hand.
An acceptable alternative is to create a splint without the use of stockinette or circumferential padding. It is also called boxer splint. Ulnar gutter splints ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers. After an injury to the hands fingers or wrists immobilization by splinting or casting is necessary in order to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly.
Ulnar gutter wrist splint molds to control ulnar deviation. Ulnar gutter wrist splint small medium metacarpal splint boxer splint fits both hands easy to put on and take off stabilizing splint for metacarpal and hand injuries a u s. An ulnar gutter splint is a flexible splint that is used to support stabilize and immobilize dislocations and fractures of the hands fingers or wrists. These splints must be heated prior to molding.
Use as a static base for outriggers etc. Splinting common static splints tip protector splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support. Ulnar gutter splint with underlying stockinette and circumferential padding. Splints are usually applied to reduce movement and provide support and comfort by stabilizing an injury.
Fits left or right.