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Splint like a pro: Thumb spica splint

Written By Rob Orman, MD on Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 | 08:40 PM

 
**ALERT** in the fog of filming this, we forgot to put on the padding between the splint and the sleeve. Do your patients a favor and don't forget this step as we did. The other Splint Like Pro videos have padding application demos and pearls. Step-by-step instructions on how to place a plaster thumb spica splint. This type of splint is used for the management of scaphoid fractures, ulnar collateral ligament, and thumb sprains.