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How To Apply a Long Arm Splint
Warnings and Common Errors
Be sure not to let the elbow joint relax while the splint hardens so that the 90°flexion angle is lost. Ensure padding and elastic wraps are not applied too tightly. Excessive padding may allow for movement and loss of reduction over time as swelling resolves. Additional padding may be needed over bony prominences, particularly the olecranon and ulnar styloid. Avoid excessive padding in flexural creases such as the antecubital fossa. Avoid irregular contours and potential pressure spots by using the palms of your hands rather than the fingertips to smooth out the splinting material. Make sure the stockinette and padding material are smoothed out so there are no pressure points before applying the splint material. 