Splinting: Distal leg

Distal Leg Fracture Management Chart

Fracture	Splint	Disposition
Tibial plateau fracture	Knee immobilizer	Ortho referral in 2-7d
Tibial shaft fracture	Long leg posterior splint
Pilon Fracture	Long leg posterior splint
Maisonneuve Fracture	Long leg posterior splint
Ankle fracture	Posterior ankle splint
Foot and toe fractures	Posterior ankle splint

Fracture management overview

Upper extremity
- Humerus
- Forearm
- Carpals
- Hand
Torso
- Chest
- Spine
- Pelvis
Lower extremity
- Femur
- Distal leg
- Foot
Other
- Pediatric
- Fractures (main)

References

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