Volar/Dorsal Forearm Splint

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What does a volar/dorsal forearm splint immobilize?

Wrist, while allowing elbow motion

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Common uses?

  • Carpal fracture

  • distal radius/ulna fracture

  • sprain

  • tendinitis


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What joint remains free?

Elbow

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Why is this splint useful?

Provides wrist protection while preserving proximal mobility