Splinting

Jan 17, 2013

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Lower Extremity Casting and Splinting

Lower Extremity Casting and Splinting. Margo Prim Haynes, PT, DPT, MA, PCS Mary Rose Franjoine PT, DPT, MS, PCS. Common Foot Deformities. Flexible pes planus = pronation Functional equinus = limitations in ankle range (dorsiflexion) Equino valgus= equinus and pronation

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Common Splinting Techniques

Why splint/cast?. Acute musculoskeletal injuries common in primary care (especially in military!)ContinuityReduce orthopedic referral rate (experienced FP in orthopedics only 16-25% fracture referral rate excluding hip/face fractures)Studies concluding that most FP managed fractures heal well and

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Procedures: Splinting

Indications for Splinting. Acute arthritis, including acute goutSevere contusions and abrasionsSkin lacerations that cross jointsTendon lacerationsTenosynovitisPuncture wounds/bites to the hands, feet, and jointsFractures and sprainsReduced joint dislocations. Splinting Equipment. S

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Advanced Splinting Concepts

Managing Spacticity. Basmajian defines spasticity as a state of increased muscular tone with exaggeration of the tendon reflexes 1982. Splinting with Spasticity. With moderate to severe spasticity, modification of stretch reflex may be possible by sustained stretchCasting or splinting below full P

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Casting and Splinting

Casting and Splinting. Ravjot Sarao, M.D. UAB-Selma Family Medicine. Background. To immobilize orthopedic injuries To promote healing Maintain bone alignment Diminish pain Protect injury Help compensate for surrounding muscular weakness. Conditions that benefit from Immobilization.

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Principles of Casting and Splinting

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Splinting

Splinting. Splinting. Movement may worsen musculoskeletal injury and cause more pain Splint injured arm or leg if risk of area being moved (unless help expected quickly) Always splint an extremity before transporting victim. Splinting. Helps prevent further injury Reduces pain

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Pelvic Splinting

Pelvic Splinting . Medicare EMS Ltd. Pelvic Fractures. Pelvic fracture can cause significant blood loss which will be exacerbated if not managed correctly Clinical signs and symptoms include: Shock of unexplained aetiology Shock greater than expected

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Splinting of a Hamate Fracture

Splinting of a Hamate Fracture.

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Procedures: Splinting

Procedures: Splinting. Northwestern EM ortho curriculum. Indications for Splinting. Acute arthritis, including acute gout Severe contusions and abrasions Skin lacerations that cross joints Tendon lacerations Tenosynovitis Puncture wounds/bites to the hands, feet, and joints

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Splinting basics

Splinting basics. Introduction. Selected extremity splinting techniques Misty Wright, PA-C. Topics of Discussion. Upper extremity Lower extremity Finger splinting. Upper extremity splinting.

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Musculoskeletal Injuries/Splinting

Musculoskeletal Injuries/Splinting. Identify three types of forces that can act upon the body and how these forces can lead to injury. Identify four basic types of musculoskeletal injuries. List the signals of a serious musculoskeletal injury.

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Splinting

Splinting. Dan Hirsh, MD Emory PECC Orientation June 19, 2008. Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital. A splint is a non-circumferential immobilization device to treat fractures, lacerations of skin or tendon, and sprains. Tell patients and family that.

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Rules of Shoulder Splinting

Rules of Shoulder Splinting. Shoulder is the most commonly dislocated large joint in the body These dislocations are always very painful Might have numbness of hand or skin  CMS. A shoulder dislocation occurs when there is an injury to the joint between the humerus and scapula.

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Splinting Seminar

Splinting Seminar. Prepared by Braden Gammon R5 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Queen’s University. Approach to Traumatic Disorders of the Extremities. ATLS – ABCDE, secondary survey If stable ->History Events surrounding/mechanism of injury (energy, positioning of limb)

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Splinting 101

Splinting 101. Carl Kaplan, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Overview. Basic principles Materials Types of splints Aftercare. Basic Principles. Indications

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Clinical Examination for Splinting

Clinical Examination for Splinting. Somaya Malkawi, PhD University of Jordan Occupational Therapy Department. History, interviews, chart review, reports. Part 1. Obtaining a history. You should obtain the history from medical charts, surgical, radiologic reports

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Splinting for Spasticity

Splinting for Spasticity. Chapter 14 Somaya Malkawi, PhD. Evidence of effectiveness. Lack of consensus Disagreement on splint design, surface of application, wearing time, and schedule, joints to be splinted, materials, splints components

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Foundations of Splinting

Foundations of Splinting. Definition of a Splint. Splint: An orthopedic device for immobilization, restraint, or support of any part of the body (Mosby 2002) Orthosis: A force system designed to control, correct, compensate for a bone deformity, deforming forces, or forces absent from the body

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Splinting “Basic Splinting Techniques”

Splinting “Basic Splinting Techniques” M.T. Fitch, B.A. Nicks, M. Pariyadath , H.D. McGinnis, D.E. Manthey New Engl J Med 359 : e32, 2008 Video If link above doesn’t work, go to …teaching videosbasicsplinting_nejm2008.wmv. W. Rose. Indications & Benefits

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Splinting for the fingers

Splinting for the fingers. Somaya Malkawi, PhD. Introduction. Finger based splints: Cross the PIP and/or DIP leaving the MCP joint free PIP and DIP joints are hinge joints that have collateral ligaments on each side to prevent joint deviation Volar plate to prevent hyperextension

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Splinting and Use of Crutches

Splinting and Use of Crutches. Emergency Emotional Care. Emergency care relative to emotional reactions to trauma must be provided Accept rights to personal feelings Show empathy, not pity Accept injured person’s limitations as real Accept own limitations as provider of first aid Be calm.

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