Forearm Based Ulnar Gutter Splint

Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.
Forearm based ulnar gutter splint. Primary outcome was difference in active range of motion between splint groups. Custom fabricated ulna gutter intrinsic position splint pip dip joints of finger included purpose. 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 l include the 4th and 5th digits application l hand in position of function l forearm in neutral position. Patients were immobilized for 3 weeks in a conventional forearm based ulnar gutter or hand based thermoplastic splint.
Used for the following conditions. The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint. Secondary outcomes included fracture union treatment adherence grip strength and patient reported pain and functional outcomes. Gauze is one item used when applying a ulnar gutter splint.
Fracture proximal middle phalanx of finger.