4 days ago · The posterior short leg splint is used to immobilize a variety of lower extremity injuries including ankle sprains, distal fibula and tibia fractures, talus, lisfranc and other tarsal …

Also know as "Short-Leg Posterior Splint" Adding a coaptation splint (i.e., combining with an ankle stirrup splint) eliminates inversion / eversion Especially useful for unstable fracture and sprains …

Jul 4, 2018 · In this series, we review splinting fundamentals, introduce advanced concepts, and highlight ways to implement these into your next shift. In this post, we summarize some of the …

A short leg cast extends from the metatarsal joints to the fibular head and is intended to immobilize the foot and ankle.

The posterior short leg splint is versatile. It is the go-to splint for isolated tibia and fibula fractures, stable malleolar fractures, acute foot fractures (including tarsal bones, metatarsals, and …

For fracture or soft tissue injuries of the foot, ankle, and distal tibia up to mid-shaft. Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine | www.posm.com.

A below-knee cast or short leg splint provides additional stabilization and can be used following closed reduction or surgical fixation in the early postoperative period. If severe swelling …

U slab: Measure around the lower leg. If with an assistant, can place both the posterior slab and U at the same time and wrap directly with an ace. If without an assistant, can place the posterior …

Measure and prepare the splinting material. Apply the stockinette to extend 2" beyond the splinting material. Apply 2–3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits …

Indications, materials required, and procedure for application of a short leg splint. This video will demonstrate the application of SLS with the help of an assistant.