Radial Vs Ulnar Gutter Splint

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Radial vs ulnar gutter splint.

Splint in flexion or extension depending on tendon repaired radial gutter splint thumb spica splint indications l fractures and soft tissue injuries of 5th digit l fractures of the neck shaft and base of 4th and 5th metacarpals construction l start at mid forearm l extend down ulnar forearm l end at mid distal phalanx. Radial gutter splints are made from the same hard material that is used for ulnar gutter splints. Which is what the doctor did. And the cpt code for ulnar gutter splint says it is 29105.

Ulnar gutter radial gutter thumb spica forearm wrist volar dorsal forearm single. It is from the elbow down to hand including two fingers. Perhaps it is the name gutter i dislike. In cases where moderate to significant swelling is anticipated the padding is cut lengthwise along the lateral or radial side of the forearm before applying the wet plaster.

However in the cpt book 29105 says from the shoulder down to the hand. This ulnar gutter cast videos shows our own technique. This type of splint is applied to the inner part thumb side of the arm and usually extends from. You will be faster more efficient and save.

This allows for the expansion of the padding due to swelling. But long ago i quit making splints that encase only the radial or ulnar aspect of the wrist and hand. When i look up a picture of that on the web. The ulnar gutter splint can also be used in positioning for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

Why i dislike ulnar radial gutter splints. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after. Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8. The ulnar gutter splint except the plaster or fiberglassis wrapped circumferentially figure 3.

Ulnar gutter radial gutter and thumb spica casts are specific types of casts used to provide long term immobilization for fractures and severe ligament injuries to the hand and fingers. Radial ulnar splint short arm volar splint long leg splint posterior elbow splint posterior short leg splint posterior long leg splint plaster splint ocl plaster splint ortho glass fiberglass splint double sugar tong splint long double sugar tong splint ulna gutter splint medial lateral splint dorsal volar splint coaptation splint types. The doctor says he splinted with a ulnar gutter splint.