Splint for Distal Radius Fracture - Apply a Short Arm Splint (Volar Splint)

[@OrthoRefresh]

Glad you found it helpful! You could definitely do a small cutout for the thumb but being Type A, I focus on cutting the distal edge on a slight angle to match the distal palmar crease (though I didn’t mention it in the video 😊)

[@johntarantino7012]

Thank you! as practicing Surgical Assistant this content is invaluable. Thanks!!! Question: Do you ever make a "cut out" in the splint material for the thumb?

[@OrthoRefresh]

You definitely can make a cut out for the thumb just make sure to pull the padding over the edge of the fiberglass. To get really specific, I don’t make a cut for the thumb but rather I cut the end of the OneStep splint on a slight angle to match the distal palmar crease! ;-)