AAOE Casting, Splinting and Soft Goods Program-Splinting

Splinting - Long Leg Splint

Video Transcription

Video Summary

This video demonstrates how to apply a leg cast. The patient's knee and ankle should be bent at a specific angle. Two pieces of stockinette should be placed on the leg, one above the knee and one below the patella. Cast padding is wrapped around the leg, starting from the toes and going up to the mid-thigh. Extra padding is added around the heel and ankle. A splint is applied on the posterior side of the leg, with padding to hold it in place. The splint extends under the foot to support the metatarsal heads. Elastic bandages or self-adhering wrap can be used to finish the cast.

Keywords

leg cast

applying

knee angle

stockinette

cast padding