PDF-GETTING USED TO A SPLINT OR CAST Swelling due to your injury may cause

ng it on pillows or some other on your leg Elevation allows clear fluid and blood to drain downhill to your heart Exercise Move your uninjured but swollen fingers or toes gently and often Moving th. (3 of 3). Connect loops of ankle hitch to end of splint as your partner continues traction.. Carefully tighten ratchet to the point that splint holds adequate traction.. Secure and check support straps.. Mechanisms and Classifications. Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy. Susan Kay Hillman. Objectives. Describe the anatomical reference position.. Use appropriate anatomical terminology to describe the location and position of a structure relative to the rest of the body.. Chapter 29. Anatomy and Physiology . of the Musculoskeletal System. Skeletal System. Types of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Fracture. Broken bone. Dislocation. Disruption of a joint . Sprain. Joint injury with tearing of ligaments. Game Keeper’s . Thumb. What is it?. Also can be known as UCL tear or skier’s thumb. A. natomy of the . Ulna . collateral . ligament in the thumb (UCL). The UCL is often torn or even ripped off of its insertion site into the proximal phalanx. . Dean Salmon. 40077459. Mid-shaft fractures of the Femur. Used in the emergency department to support the fracture and allow for easier mobilisation of the patient until surgery is performed. Used to realign the limb and reduce pain. (3 of 3). Connect loops of ankle hitch to end of splint as your partner continues traction.. Carefully tighten ratchet to the point that splint holds adequate traction.. Secure and check support straps.. Chapter 29. Anatomy and Physiology . of the Musculoskeletal System. Skeletal System. Types of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Fracture. Broken bone. Dislocation. Disruption of a joint . Sprain. Joint injury with tearing of ligaments. Key Terminology. Swelling. - Enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts; Caused by the build up of fluid in the tissues. Ecchymosis. – black/blue discoloration due to hemorrhaging. Edema. – the collection of fluid in connective tissue. Splints/Immobilizers. Casts. Traction. External Fixation. Internal Fixation. Why? . Splints. , casts, and braces support and protect broken bones, dislocated joints, and injured soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Immobilization restricts motion to allow the injured area to heal. It can help reduce . Recognizing Different Sports Injuries and The Healing Process Key Terminology Swelling - Enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts; Caused by the build up of fluid in the tissues Ecchymosis – black/blue discoloration due to hemorrhaging . Assessing the Knee Joint. Determining the mechanism of injury is critical. History- Current Injury. Past history. Mechanism- what position was your body in?. Did the knee collapse?. Did you hear or feel anything?. Nerves. What are the three nerves that innervate the hand?. Ulnar, Median, Radial. What is the Function of each these nerves?. Median-dexterity. Ulnar-power. Radial- wrist extension. What digits do each of the three nerves innervate?. Distal Radius Growth Plate Fracture What is a growth plate fracture of the distal radius?The radius and the ulna are the two long bones of the forearm, extending from the elbow to the wrist. The physi Director & Professor. School of Health Sciences, CSJM University. Contents . Introduction to Splints. Functions of Splints. Types of Splints. Various splints. Introduction . Splints are the technical and temporary devices that are used to provide assistance to an injured body part..