Gutter Splint Leg

Doctor performs a rt bka on a patient.

Gutter splint leg. 00 30 00 count get it as soon as tue sep 22. L compartment syndrome l ischemia l neurologic injury l thermal injury l pressure sores skin breakdown l infection l dermatitis l joint stiffness splinting complications indications l patients with legs too large for knee immobilizer l angulated fractures l injuries that. Include the ring finger and small finger. Patient comes in post op and provider applies a long leg plaster splint to help aid in the healing.

Radial gutter splint immobilizes plain of 2nd and 3rd digits. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after the initial injury to allow. Cpt definition for long leg splint is thigh to ankle or toes but there are no ankle or. Length to extend from the nail base to the proximal forearm.

To supply support for the purpose of immobilizing an injured or displaced body part. Shape the splint as. Splints are most commonly used to immobilize broken bones or dislocated joints. Splint 1.

Fractures and soft tissue injuries of the small finger or ring finger. Start on the posterior aspect of the lower leg just distal to the knee and extend down to. Understanding proper splinting technique is a critical skill for all emergency physicians. Starts at mid forearm runs along ulnar aspect of forearm to just beyond the dip joint.

See also orthosis. Though many facilities have nurses and patient care technicians who may assist with splint application the ultimate responsibility for proper splint application lies with the physician. Is the splint considered long leg since this is above the calf. When a broken bone has been properly set a splint.

Boxer ulnar gutter splint cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap indications. A rigid or flexible appliance for fixation of displaced or movable parts. Ulnar gutter splint immobilizes the plain of 4th and 5th digits. Gutter finger splint set for finger fractures wounds post operative care and pain relief malleable metallic hand splint finger support 40 pcs 30 00 30.

Dimensions width to wrap to midline of the hand on dorsal volar surfaces.