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How To Apply a Posterior Ankle Splint
Tips and Tricks for a Posterior Ankle Splint
When using plaster splints, warm water makes the plaster set quicker, so if you are unfamiliar with applying splints use cooler water to increase your working time. Because the exothermic reaction between fiberglass and water produces more heat than it does between plaster and water, lukewarm water is preferred for fiberglass. To maintain the ankle at 90°, the foot may be supported against the operator's abdomen while the patient is lying down. 