How do I Make a Dynamic Elbow Splint?

The purpose of a dynamic elbow splint is to aid in the protection of an injury to the arm or wrist. You can make a field expedient elbow splint, with just a few materials on hand. If done correctly, the splint will effectively isolate the damaged bones, while allowing the elbow to bend freely.

Things You'll Need

• 4 sticks
• 6 strips of cloth at least 4 inches wide
• T-shirt
• Knife

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Instructions

• 1

  Remove any clothing on the injured arm so you can apply the splint directly on the extremity.

• 2

  Make four sticks to use as splints. You can make these from almost any material available such as sturdy tree branches, rolled up newspaper or strips of wood. Cut the sticks so that each stick will extend above and below the injured bone if possible.

• 3

  Wrap each stick by cutting pieces of a t-shirt and wrapping them around each stick for padding. This will help make the splint feel more comfortable. Make sure the padding is secure and will not come loose.

• 4

  Place two sticks above and below the elbow. On each side of the upper and lower arm. Make sure you place the two sticks above and below the elbow far enough apart to allow the elbow to move. Tie each set with three strips of cloth, one at the top, one at the bottom and one in the middle to secure the dynamic elbow splint.