Patent ID: 6913582
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for selectively immobilizing a portion of injured hand of a patient, the method including the steps of: providing a gutter splint having a volar member and a dorsal member; positioning the volar member adjacent a volar forearm, a palm region of the hand, and a volar region of a first pair of adjacent fingers; positioning the dorsal member adjacent a dorsal forearm, a dorsal region of said hand, and a dorsal region of the first pair of adjacent finger; and adjustably securing the volar member to the dorsal member with a fastening arrangement including at least one strap wrapped about a distal end of the volar member and a distal end of the dorsal member such that the first pair of adjacent fingers is secured therebetween and a second pair of adjacent fingers is laterally spaced from the splint for freedom of movement.