How to Splint Wrist

“A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to keep an injured body part from moving and to protect it from any further damage.

Splinting is often used to stabilize a broken bone while the injured person is taken to the hospital for more advanced treatment. It can also be used if you have a severe strain or sprain in one of your limbs.

Placed properly, a rigid splint will help ease the pain of an injury by making sure that the wounded area doesn’t move.

If you or a loved one is injured at home or during an activity, such as hiking, you can create a temporary splint from materials around you.“
-Healthline.com

Splint Board
Pro Wrap
Ace Wrap

Compare injured wrist to uninjured wrist. If significant swelling, bruising, or deformities are present- seek medical attention immediately and try to keep wrist as stable as possible.

Remove any type of obstructions from area and place your hand in pronation, or with your palms facing down.

Place the splint board on the palm side of hand- directly below your knuckles.

With your choice of wrap, begin wrapping around the knuckles 4-6 times while holding splint in place.

Depending on which way you began wrapping, place the wrap diagonally down from pinkie finger to the bottom of your thumb.

Next, firmly wrap your wrist 3-4 inches down. Be sure to pull the wrap with steady pressure; not tight enough to cut off circulation.

Next with the Ace wrap, beginning at the top of the splint wrap around the back of the hand 2-3 more times.

With remaining wrap, repeat steps necessary to provide further stability. Be sure to focus on the area around the wrist rather than your forearm or hand.

With remaining 2-3 inches of wrap, pull and place Velcro with a firm grip to secure in place.

If medical help is needed, place wrist on a stable position and ice to reduce swelling.