How Do You Apply A Posterior Splint For An Ankle Fracture?
Splints are used to immobilize and provide support to the area of the body that is injured. If you have a sprain or a broken bone and can’t be seen by a physician immediately, you should use a splint. Most sprains occur in the ankle. As such, many different types of splints can minimize movement of the ankle, but the most common type is a posterior splint. Splinting the Ankle Step 1 Lie flat on your stomach with the injured leg positioned at a 90-degree angle to the floor. Cover all clothing with towels to prevent the spilling of plaster. Step 2 Slip the stockinette on the foot like a sock, pulling it up to the knee. Cut off the excess material at the toe. Starting from the toe, wrap the cotton padding in circular motions around the leg until you reach the end of the stockinette. Step 3 Measure your dry plaster by rolling it from the mid-calf to the joint of the toes. Double it five times for adequate thickness. Fill the gallon bucket with warm water, and dip the plaster in the water,
