A blinded randomized trial.
Gutter splint mcp.
Splint from the proximal forearm to slightly beyond the fourth and fifth finger dip joints.
Forearm based ulnar gutter versus hand based thermoplastic splint for pediatric metacarpal neck fractures.
Splinting mcp s in flexion and ip s extended intrinsic plus positioning safe position forearm based or hand based gutter splint position of mcp joints collateral ligament stablility.
The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries.
Pip joints in 5 10 degrees flexion.
The goal of splinting for boutonniere deformity is to maintain pip joint extension while keeping the mcp and dip joints free for about 6 to 8 weeks.
Mcp joints in 70 90 degrees flexion.
Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
Leave the thumb index and middle fingers freely mobile.
Wrist in slight extension.
Use of a hand based thermoplastic splint for treatment of isolated fifth metacarpal neck fractures in pediatric patients has not previously been studied in a randomized blinded trial the authors conducted a blinded 1 1 allocation two arm parallel group.
Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
Dip joints in 5 10 degrees flexion.