Procedure

Thumb Spica Cast

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Thumb Spica Cast

  • Indications
  1. Scaphoid Fracture
  2. First Metacarpal Fracture (non-angulated, non-displaced)
  • Images
  1. OrthoWristThumbSpicaCast.png
  • Technique
  1. Positions
    1. Thumb in position of function (holding can)
    2. Wrist extended to 20-25 degrees
    3. Forearm in neutral position
  2. Splint
    1. Cast from proximal third of Forearm to thumb DIP joint