Ulnar Gutter Splint For Proximal Phalanx Fracture
Radial gutter splint immobilizes plain of 2nd and 3rd digits.
Ulnar gutter splint for proximal phalanx fracture. The flexor and extensor tendons impart a longitudinal compression force which can shorten the phalanx and extend the distal fragment 1. Ulnar gutter splint immobilizes the plain of 4th and 5th digits. Type i stable with no displacement. Ulnar tunnel syndrome.
Proximal phalanx fractures are often unstable with apex volar angulation and shortening. Radial gutter or buddy taping. Dimensions width to wrap to midline of the hand on dorsal volar surfaces. 4th or 5th proximal or middle phalanx fracture.
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. Proximal phalanx fractures often present with apex volar angulation. Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8. 2nd or 3rd proximal or middle phalanx fracture.
Oblique and spiral fractures are usually unstable after reduction and require splinting with either ulnar or radial gutter splints that extend to the distal phalanx. Splinter has a great summary of splinting information. Radial ulnar gutter indications metacarpal and or proximal phalangeal fractures. 1 3 the interosseous.
Interosseus muscles and lumbricals insert onto the base of the proximal phalanx and flex the proximal fragment. 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. Fourth and fifth proximal middle phalangeal shaft fractures and select metacarpal fractures. Lower extremity 1 tibia fibula ankle and foot.
Splinting common static splints tip protector splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support. The fracture should be immobilized in a gutter splint in the intrinsic plus position with 30 of wrist extension and 90 degrees of mcp flexion figure 2 1 2 5. In the proximal phalanx the surrounding tendons lie in close proximity to the periosteum and there is a susceptibility to adhesions and stiffness during the healing process. Ulnar gutter or buddy taping acceptable if the injury is a non displaced fracture through the phalangeal shaft distal phalanx fracture.