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How To Apply a Posterior Ankle Splint
Warnings and Common Errors for a Posterior Ankle Splint
Be sure not to let the ankle joint relax while the splint hardens so that the 90°flexion angle is lost. Ensure padding and elastic wraps are not applied too tightly. Avoid irregular contours and potential pressure spots by using the palms of your hands rather than the fingertips to smooth out the splinting material. 