Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
Radial gutter plaster splint.
Position of function.
The splint runs along the radial aspect of the forearm to just beyond the dip joint of the index figure 1.
The splint covers the radial aspect of the forearm from the proximal one third of the forearm to just distal to the interphalangeal joint of the thumb encircling the thumb.
Lightly moisten the splinting material.
Apply the elastic bandaging.
Ulnar gutter splint with underlying stockinette and circumferential padding.
Radial gutter splinting is usually tolerated without anesthesia.
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The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries.
Fold the ends of stockinette over the the u0003 fiberglass to smooth the edges of the splint place a layer of webril over the fiberglass apply the ace wrap around the splint to secure it in place.
Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
After counting the layers measure the plaster from the second.
Use plaster that is 3 4 in.
This trick of the trade in splint application demonstrates application of the radial gutter splint.
Add an extra 2 3 layers over bony prominences.
Place it and fold the ends of stockinette over the splinting material.
Wrap the bandage without placing too much tension around the extremity.
Soft tissue injuries to the second and third fingers fractures of the second and third metacarpals.
Apply 2 3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits being splinted.
While still wet use palms to mold.
Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist.
For an average sized adult a radial gutter splint should be eight to 10 layers thick.
A radial gutter splint can be used for various injuries including the following.
