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==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
*Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc | *Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc | ||
*Most wrist | *Most wrist fracture, 2nd -5th metacarpal fracture | ||
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Revision as of 16:13, 9 July 2016
Background
- Most add a dorsal splint for increased stability - ‘sandwich splint’ (B)
- Not used for distal radius or ulnar fracture - can still supinate and pronate
Indications
- Soft tissue hand / wrist injuries - sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc
- Most wrist fracture, 2nd -5th metacarpal fracture
