How do you splint an ankle fracture?
Position the splint so that the center panel is directly under the back of the leg and foot. As you fold up the sides, check for any spaces that may allow the foot to shimmy around loosely. If there are, fill those spaces with a rolled-up towel or T-shirt so that the foot and ankle are fully supported and immobilized.
When should I splint my ankle?
An ankle splint is used to treat musculoskeletal system abnormalities in the ankle, especially when swelling is expected. Ankle splinting may be used: For temporary immobilization of sprains, fractures, reduced dislocations, severe soft tissue injuries, and post-laceration repairs. To control pain and spasm.
Do you need a splint for a sprained ankle?
Your doctor may recommend not putting any weight on the injured area for 48 to 72 hours, so you may need to use crutches. A splint or brace also may be helpful initially. But don’t avoid all activity. Even with an ankle sprain, you can usually still exercise other muscles to minimize deconditioning.
How many types of splints are there?
In emergency cases, anything can be used for splinting, yet there are two types of splints: Flexible. Rigid.
What splint is best for ankle injuries?
Braces and Splints Recommended for Musculoskeletal Conditions
| Musculoskeletal condition | Recommended brace or splint |
|---|---|
| Acute ankle sprain | Semirigid stirrup brace (e.g., Aircast) or soft, lace-up brace |
| Prevention of recurrent ankle sprain | Semirigid stirrup brace (e.g., Aircast) |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | Neutral wrist splint |
Which step would you take before and after splinting an injury?
Check for circulation (feeling, warmth, and color) before and after splinting to make sure that the splint is not too tight. After you have splinted the injury, apply ice to the injured area. Keep the person from getting chilled or overheated and be reassuring.
Should I wear an ankle brace all day?
If you are using your ankle brace as a rehabilitative or treatment device you should wear your brace while performing any daily activities to provide more stability and prevent re-injury.
What causes pain in the anterior tibiotalar joint?
summary Tibiotalar Impingement is a source of anterior ankle pain that is most often caused by osteophyte impingement in the anterior tibiotalar joint. Diagnosis is made clinically with anterior ankle pain that worsens with forced dorsiflexion. Radiographs often show spurs in the anterior distal tibia or dorsal aspect of the talus.
What to do about Spurs in the tibia?
Radiographs often show spurs in the anterior distal tibia or dorsal aspect of the talus. Treatment is a trial of activity modifications, NSAIDs and corticosteroid injections. Surgical management is indicated in patients with progressive symptoms who fail nonoperative management.
How is a pilon fracture different from a tibia fracture?
Compression loading (ex. from a fall) is more apt to produce a fracture of the weight-bearing surface of the distal tibia (the plafond). These are designated as “pilon fractures,” and are considered distinctly different injuries.
Is the talus at the distal end of the tibia?
The talus is a cube-shaped bone that sits above the calcaneus and below the tibial plafond. The distal ends of the fibula and tibia that overlap the talus are known as the malleoli (“little hammers”). The lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula, whereas the medial and posterior malleoli are part of the tibia.