Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
Left radial gutter splint.
This video explains how to apply a radial gutter splint correctly.
Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist.
Use plaster that is 3 4 in.
This splint gets its name because these fingers are.
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Please note when used as a radial gutter splint please choose opposite hand.
Radial gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the second and third metacarpals and phalanges pointer and middle fingers.
Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm e g.
For an average sized adult a radial gutter splint should be eight to 10 layers thick.
Splint runs from radial forearm to beyond dip of index finger with thumb free.
Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
Wrist should be placed in slight extension approximately 20 and mcp should be flexed 70 90 degrees with the dip and pip in slight flexion.
Padded stays are malleable.
Reversible can be used as a radial gutter splint.
Universal sizing specify right or left.
The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries.