Volar splinting of the upper extremity can be employed to immobilize hard and soft tissue injuries and painful atraumatic conditions. In general, splinting is useful for various conditions, including fractures, sprains, strains, reduced fracture-dislocations, and after extensive laceration repair. Splints allow for soft tissue swelling in the acute phase of healing. Volar splinting can immobilize and protect the affected upper extremity, facilitate healing, and decrease pain. Volar splinting is generally limited to short-term use to maximize benefits while minimizing complications. However, volar splinting for chronic conditions may assist the healing process, provide long-term pain control, and slow the progression of the underlying pathophysiological process. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, complications, and technique of volar splinting and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with upper extremity injuries that may benefit from volar splinting.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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