Radial Vs Ulnar Gutter Splint
And the cpt code for ulnar gutter splint says it is 29105.
Radial vs ulnar gutter splint. Splint in flexion or extension depending on tendon repaired radial gutter splint thumb spica splint indications l fractures and soft tissue injuries of 5th digit l fractures of the neck shaft and base of 4th and 5th metacarpals construction l start at mid forearm l extend down ulnar forearm l end at mid distal phalanx. Ulnar gutter radial gutter and thumb spica casts are specific types of casts used to provide long term immobilization for fractures and severe ligament injuries to the hand and fingers. Why i dislike ulnar radial gutter splints. L if tendon repair.
The indication for such a splint orthosis is likely a metacarpal fracture. Perhaps it is the name gutter i dislike. Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8. In cases where moderate to significant swelling is anticipated the padding is cut lengthwise along the lateral or radial side of the forearm before applying the wet plaster.
The ulnar gutter splint can also be used in positioning for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. It is from the elbow down to hand including two fingers. Ulnar gutter radial gutter thumb spica forearm wrist volar dorsal forearm single. Radial ulnar splint short arm volar splint long leg splint posterior elbow splint posterior short leg splint posterior long leg splint plaster splint ocl plaster splint ortho glass fiberglass splint double sugar tong splint long double sugar tong splint ulna gutter splint medial lateral splint dorsal volar splint coaptation splint types.
Judy colditz ot l cht faota. But long ago i quit making splints that encase only the radial or ulnar aspect of the wrist and hand. The ulnar gutter splint except the plaster or fiberglassis wrapped circumferentially figure 3. Which is what the doctor did.
However in the cpt book 29105 says from the shoulder down to the hand. You will be faster more efficient and save. This allows for the expansion of the padding due to swelling. Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after.
We have created easy to follow professionally made videos. When i look up a picture of that on the web. This type of splint is applied to the inner part thumb side of the arm and usually extends from.