How Do You Splint A Radial Neck Fracture?
The radius is the larger of the two bones in the forearm. It lies on the thumb-side of the forearm and has functions in both the elbow and the wrist joints. The neck of the radius is located proximally, near the elbow. The radius is involved in elbow flexion, forearm supination and pronation, and all wrist motions, so a fracture of the radial head or neck can be a debilitating injury. It is crucial to properly splint a fracture of the radial neck so the injury can heal and function can be restored. Make sure the injured limb is not moved from the position you find it in. Moving the limb can tear blood vessels or nerves and make the fracture worse. Take the aluminum splint and position it beside the injured limb so you can measure it. Unroll the splint and measure a piece that starts five inches past the elbow and runs down to the fingertips of the injured limb. Cut the splint with the scissors at this length. Place one compression wrap gently in the palm of the injured arm. The fingers
