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Splinting Reference Guide
Positions of Function
| Always Position as Prescribed by the Physician | ||
1. |
VOLAR SPLINT – Position the wrist at neutral to 20 degrees extension and allow free motion of all fingers and thumb. |  |
2. |
VOLAR DORSAL – Position the wrist at 20 degrees extension, allowing free motion of all fingers and thumb. |  |
3. |
THUMB SPICA – Place thumb in a functional position with the wrist in approximately 30 degrees extension and thumb and index finger in opposition. |  |
4. |
OPEN THUMB – Flex Metacarpals in 45 - 70 degree angle and wrist in 20 degrees extention. |  |
5. |
BOXER/ULNAR GUTTER (4th-5th Metacarpal) – Position the wrist at 20 degrees extension, the MCP joint at 45-70 degrees flexion, depending on the injury. |  |
6. |
REVERSE SUGAR TONG – Position the wrist at neutral and the elbow flexed at 90 degrees. |  |
7. |
ELBOW SPLINT – Position the wrist at neutral and the elbow at 90 degrees. |  |
8. |
KNEE IMMOBILIZER – The physician will want to splint the knee fully extended if possible, but for proper gait and crutch walking a 15 degree flexion at the knee may be necessary. |  |
9. |
POSTERIOR ANKLE – Position with the ankle at 90 degrees (neutral), unless otherwise instructed. |  |
10. |
ANKLE STIRRUP – The foot should be flexed at a 90 degree angle, unless otherwise directed. |  |
