The steps above are usually skipped in prefabricated fiberglass bandages.
How to make a gutter splint.
Excess wet plaster on the ends will be folded over.
Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.
Create a 12 14 layered splint of the desired length by folding over the plaster bandage and stacking the folds to create the splint.
A dry gauze or cotton material may be inserted between.
Boxer ulnar gutter splint cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap indications.
Radial gutter splint cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
Below are the steps of making a radial gutter splint.
Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
Trick of the trade.
A splint may be bisected lengthwise from the fingertips to the wrist.
Fold the splint.