Step by step instruction of how to place a fiberglass sugartong splint. This type of splint is used for management of distal radius/Colles' fractures. For more information, visit our website www.ercast.org
Watch a channel called parkemedicalassocs here in RU-vid. It is very practical, effective, and simple techniques you can use for your patients in the ER. Good luck! A reverse sugar tong is much easier to use and is better for the patient.
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Hi KB. This splint was an example of what's used for the Colles' fracture. The volar angulation or slight flexion is theoretically to provide an opposing force to keep the reduction in alignment. Most sugar tong splint's I've placed have been for this indication and have had a neutral to slightly flexed shape. In a volar only splint, such as is used for a non displaced or angulated fracture, there is generally a bit of extension put at the wrist. Hope this helps.
Not a good idea to use your fingers to grab at the soft, not yet hardened cast. You can create pressure points unintentionally and cause sores and potentially out pressure in the ulnar nerve. Try a reverse sugar tong splint and smoothing with the palm of your hand from the center out. Good luck.
