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above the knee to below the ankle.
Joints and sensitive areas
To the joints and sensitive areas.
What? If you're asking about applying a sling after splinting an arm fracture in the field, then I'd say "Yes, do that." Splinting a fractured arm helps immobilize it but it can still swing around as the patient moves and bang into things. A sling would help further.
A buckle fracture is a fracture in which there is incomplete loss of integrity of the bony cortex, frequently caused by a compressive force. These are also called a Torus fracture. They are treated by splinting or casting for about 3-4 weeks. These tend to heal quickly.
Extend from the groin to the end of the foot.
A swath around the patient's arm and body
Above the Knee to Below the Ankle
sling and swath
above the knee to below the ankle
If the bones have not separated, setting, splinting, or possibly casting. If the bones have separated, it may require surgery to repair.
A sling is recommended to secure and support a fractured forearm after proper splinting. A properly fit sling decreases major involuntary movements while the injury heals.