Also know as "Short-Leg Posterior Splint" Adding a coaptation splint (i.e., combining with an ankle stirrup splint) eliminates inversion / eversion Especially useful for unstable fracture and sprains …

The posterior short leg splint is used to immobilize a variety of lower extremity injuries including ankle sprains, distal fibula and tibia fractures, talus, lisfranc and other tarsal fractures

Measure and prepare the splinting material. Apply the stockinette to extend 2" beyond the splinting material. Apply 2–3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits being splinted. …

A short leg cast extends from the metatarsal joints to the fibular head and is intended to immobilize the foot and ankle.

A below-knee cast or short leg splint provides additional stabilization and can be used following closed reduction or surgical fixation in the early postoperative period. If severe swelling prevents application …

Aug 1, 2025 · In the setting of acute fractures, a short leg splint serves as an effective tool for the temporary immobilization of fractures and dislocations, as well as for the definitive treatment of soft …

Essity's Orthopedic National Trainer Carl Lindsey shows how to apply a Short Leg Posterior Splint using Ortho-Glass®.

U slab: Measure around the lower leg. If with an assistant, can place both the posterior slab and U at the same time and wrap directly with an ace. If without an assistant, can place the posterior slab first and …

The posterior short leg splint is versatile. It is the go-to splint for isolated tibia and fibula fractures, stable malleolar fractures, acute foot fractures (including tarsal bones, metatarsals, and phalanx bones), …

Indications, materials required, and procedure for application of a short leg splint. This video will demonstrate the application of SLS with the help of an assistant.