AAOE Casting, Splinting and Soft Goods Program-Splinting

Splinting - Posterior Short Leg Splint

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Video Summary

The video demonstrates how to apply a posterior leg splint. The process involves placing a stockinette from the knee to the toes, with a fold at the ankle. Cast padding is then wrapped around the leg, starting from the toes and moving up to the knee. Extra padding is added around bony areas and the heel. A fiberglass splint is applied, starting below the padding and wrapping around the leg and heel. A stirrup may be added for extra stability. The splint and padding are trimmed and the stockinette is folded over the toes for comfort.

Keywords

posterior leg splint

applying splint

leg immobilization

fiberglass splint

cast padding