Question
Identify the orthopaedic splint as shown in the picture below ?
A. Aluminum U- shape splint.
B. Mallet finger splint.
C. Jones splint.
D. Ulnar splint.
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The splint shown in the picture above represents Aluminum U- shape splint.
ALUMINUM U-SHAPED SPLINT
Common Uses. Distal phalangeal fractures.
Application. The aluminum splint wraps from the dorsal fingertip around to the volar fingertip and immobilizes only the DIP joint in extension.