How to Remove a Splint

Splints aid in the healing and care of injured limbs or digits by supporting and protecting the injured area. Sometimes a temporary splint is applied to a broken bone to protect it until a cast is applied. Splints also help with jammed fingers, pulled muscles and other minor injuries. Remove the splint to wash underneath it or to check the injury.

Instructions

    • 1

      Place the affected limb or appendage on a flat, stable surface.

    • 2

      Remove the clasps, pins, tape or Velcro straps slowly.

    • 3

      Remove the splint. If an injured body part, such as a leg, needs to be moved, carefully lift it away from the splint.

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