Fracture proximal middle phalanx of finger.
Forearm based ulnar gutter splint.
Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.
Immobilize wrist and finger for proximal middle phalanx fractures.
Patients were immobilized for 3 weeks in a conventional forearm based ulnar gutter or hand based thermoplastic splint.
Gauze is one item used when applying a ulnar gutter splint.
Used for the following conditions.
Length of splint is longer for proximal and middle phalanx fracture towards the finger tip.
Primary outcome was difference in active range of motion between splint groups.
An ulnar gutter splint typically extends along the ulna bone the bone on the pinkie finger s side of the forearm partially covering the arm from just below the elbow to the palm or pinkie.
The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint.