Splint application: General indications
In this introduction to DVM Newsmagazine's step-by-step veterinary pictorial tutorial, Dr. Crowe explains the general indications for using spica, meta and back splints.
• Unstable and painful fractures and joint subluxations and luxations where immobilization can be done, including the joints proximal and distal
• Initial assessment shows an unstable extremity fracture for which the splint can prevent further soft-tissue and neurovascular injury
• Muscle, ligament and tendon injuries that will benefit from immobilization
• Following operative repairs of injuries where immobilization will be protective
• Treatment of open and closed wounds where movement will disrupt healing
• Prevention of joint movement that would compromise intravenous infusions
• Emergency first-aid of suspected joint, bone, ligament, tendon or muscle injury
• Prevention of further disruption of suspected weakened or injured limb structures
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