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.
Review Date: 8/8/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCe, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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