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Hand splint - series

Indications

To begin making a hand dressing, place the injured hand around a cloth ball or other malleable (cushioned or padded) object, such as a tennis ball, balled-up sock, or rolled-up elastic bandage.

Indications, part 1

Use a cloth or rolled bandage to apply a circumferential wrap. Do not forget to place padding between the fingers.

Indications, part 2

Use adhesive tape or a cloth strip to anchor the bandage and separate the fingers, as shown above.

Aftercare

The complete wrap leaves the fingertips exposed, so that they can be checked for adequate circulation.

Revision

Last reviewed 6/4/2011 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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