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How To Apply a Fixed Finger Splint
Warnings and Common Errors
For distal phalanx injuries, extend the splint past the end of the finger so the fingertip is protected. Account for the actual length of the patient's phalanges when forming the bends in the splint. Immobilize only the joints necessary for the particular injury. Full finger immobilization is not indicated in all finger injuries and can lead to joint stiffness. Because finger movement is facilitated by a complex system of flexor and extensor tendons, careful and sometimes detailed examination is critical to identifying the appropriate splint type. 