4-8. Lower Extremity Fractures
Figures 4-18 through 4-24 show how to apply splints to immobilize fractures of the lower extremities. Although padding is not visible in some of the illustrations, it is always preferable to apply padding along the injured part for the length of the splint and especially where it touches any bony parts of the body.
Figure 4-18. Board splints applied to fractured hip or thigh.
Figure 4-19. Board splint applied to fractured or dislocated knee.
Figure 4-20. Board splints applied to fractured lower leg or ankle.
Figure 4-21. SAM® splint applied to fractured lower leg or ankle.
Figure 4-22. Improvised splints applied to fractured lower leg or ankle.
Figure 4-23. Poles rolled in a blanket and used as splints applied to fractured lower extremity.
Figure 4-24. Uninjured leg used as splint for fractured leg (
anatomical splint).