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Basic Splinting Techniques Indications Patients frequently present to primary care offices, urgent care, and emergency departments with musculoskeletal injuries, such as fractures, sprains, and dislocations. Many distal-extremity injuries can be initially managed in an outpatient setting using basic splinting techniques. Splinting immobilizes injured extremities and prevents further injury, decreases pain and bleeding, and allows healing to begin. While there are many indications for splinting an extremity, three main types of injuries are commonly treated in outpatient settings: Fractures: Splinting is used to stabilize fractures of the upper and lower extremity, providing patient comfort and maintaining proper bone alignment. Dislocations: After . . . .
- Introduction
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Equipment
- Preparation
- Basic Splinting Techniques
- Aftercare
- Complications
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