2 days ago · The posterior short leg splint is used to immobilize a variety of lower extremity injuries including ankle sprains, distal fibula and tibia fractures, talus, lisfranc and other tarsal fractures

Also know as "Short-Leg Posterior Splint" Adding a coaptation splint (i.e., combining with an ankle stirrup splint) eliminates inversion / eversion Especially useful for unstable fracture and sprains …

Jul 4, 2018 · Peer-reviewed by sports medicine experts (Dr. Kori Hudson and Dr. Anna Waterbrook), these injury-splint summary tables provide information on the origin, insertion, and positioning for …

For fracture or soft tissue injuries of the foot, ankle, and distal tibia up to mid-shaft. Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine | www.posm.com.

A below-knee cast or short leg splint provides additional stabilization and can be used following closed reduction or surgical fixation in the early postoperative period. If severe swelling prevents application …

A short leg cast extends from the metatarsal joints to the fibular head and is intended to immobilize the foot and ankle.

U slab: Measure around the lower leg. If with an assistant, can place both the posterior slab and U at the same time and wrap directly with an ace. If without an assistant, can place the posterior slab first and …

How to properly fabricate and apply a short leg splint to the lower extremity is demonstrated.

Aug 1, 2025 · In the setting of acute fractures, a short leg splint serves as an effective tool for the temporary immobilization of fractures and dislocations, as well as for the definitive treatment of soft …

Essity's Orthopedic National Trainer Carl Lindsey shows how to apply a Short Leg Posterior Splint using Ortho-Glass®. Common Indications could include fractures to the malleoi, tarsals, and...