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22 Φεβ 2023 · The Figure-8 Clavicle Splint is a comfortable splint for supporting the clavicle. For more information see: https://www.ossur.com/en-us/bracing-a... This is a clinician fitting video. The...
A quick demo of the figure-8 cravat splint, used for injuries to the medial 2/3 of the clavicle
24 Αυγ 2016 · Figure-of-8 splints are commercially prepared devices intended to create a reduction force on the clavicle.
However, the most common methods are the use of a figure-of-eight strap (Fig. 1a), an arm sling (Fig. 1b), or a combination of the two [4, 7–9]. Indications for surgery include open fractures, severe displacement caused by comminution, suspicion of imminent skin lesion production by a sharp clavicle fracture edge, or neurovascular injuries.
5 Ιουλ 2024 · Midshaft Clavicle fractures are common traumatic injuries caused by a direct impact to the shoulder girdle and is most commonly seen in young, active adults. Diagnosis can be made radiographically with AP and cephalic tilt clavicle x-rays.
The most common fractures of the clavicle are in the middle of the shaft of the bone, approximately halfway between the sternum and the AC joint. The most common way to treat the fractures in the middle is with immobilization with either a sling or a special bandage called a figure-of-8 splint.
Fractures of the clavicle (collar bone) are common and this question comes up often. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. To the best of our knowledge, there is very little scientific evidence to support one over the other — or even to suggest immobilization over doing nothing is better.
