l Grade 2–Grade 3 ankle sprains l Fractures of distal fibula and tibia l Reduced ankle dislocations l Can add stirrup splint for unstable ankle fractures CONSTRUCTION—POSTERIOR ANKLE l Start…
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Immobilization of the extremity through splinting may serve to decrease pain and bleeding, and prevent further soft tissue, vascular, or neurologic compromise . Splinting may also provide definitive treatment for…
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The main issue with this technique is that an assistant is typically needed to hold the stockinette while the provider focuses on applying the splint and making the appropriate molds…
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AnkleSplinting. The technique of splinting can be found throughout multiple fields of medicine including emergency medicine, orthopedics, primary care, and podiatry. It is primarily used to immobilize a joint…
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Ankle: Stirrup splint: Ankle sprains: Mold to site of injury for effective compression: Less than one week: Isolated, nondisplaced malleolar fractures: Lower leg, ankle, and foot: Short leg cast
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Continuing with our series on NREMT Practical Skills we explore extremity splinting more with a focus on lower extremity injuries in the ankle. Learn more or...
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Measure the plaster (see the brief video presentation below) with a roll plaster that is 3-4 in. (7.5-10 cm) wide. Using dry plaster, measure the first layer of plaster from…
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Parker Splint Application Video for a Posterior Ankle Splint. Indications for Severe Ankle Sprain/Strain, Metatarsal Fractures, Distal Tib/Fib Fracture, Achilles Tendon Tear. This video is ...
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Ankle injuries are one of the most common orthopaedic conditions treated in the emergency department. Initial reduction and splintingtechniques of these injuries are variable and can place undue stress…
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We present a modified Quigley technique for ankle reduction and splinting that simplifies these issues and reduces stress on the patient and physician. The technique was used on 51 patients…
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