How to build a thumb spica splint

Thumb spica splints are used to treat many common hand injuries. Learn how to build and apply one.

Siamak Moayedi, MD
Siamak Moayedi, MD
14th Mar 2023 • 1m read
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How to build a thumb spica splint

Thumb spica splinting is used to immobilize the thumb and wrist in injuries like scaphoid and thumb fractures. In this lesson, you will learn which fractures require this type of splint and how to build and apply one using plaster. 

 

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