What is a Zimmer knee splint?
What is a Zimmer knee splint?
What is a Zimmer Knee Splint? Zimmer Knee Splints are used for individuals who have patella dislocation, post-op knee surgery and some knee fractures. Zimmer Knee Splints will cost $50.00 to purchase and are one-patient use.
Can you drive with a Zimmer splint?
When can I drive? You can drive as soon as you feel safe and comfortable. You should practice driving in a parking lot first. If you have a right knee surgery then driving will be delayed approximately six weeks.
How do you make a Zimmer splint?
You need to bend the zimmer splint gently to fit snugly to your finger (as straight as you can get the joints of your finger). Line the end of the splint up to the tip of the affected finger. There are two straps that go over your finger to hold it in place. And one longer strap that keeps the splint on your palm.
How does a Zimmer splint work?
A hinged range of movement brace immobilises while allowing for a range of flexion and extension. This is important for ligamental injuries where we wish to limit valgus and varus forces while preventing stiffness. The suggested range of movement depends on the injury.
What is a Richard splint?
Richard splints are prescribed to restrict or limit motion at the knee joint. This may be necessary to: • Protect the knee joint prior to surgical repair following an injury.
How long do you wear a knee immobilizer?
After the presence of a significant osteochondral fracture requiring urgent surgical treatment is excluded, the knee is placed in a knee immobilizer for 7 to 10 days to allow swelling to subside. This device allows the patient the convenience of removing the brace for bathing and applying ice to the knee.
Will a broken kneecap heal on its own?
If it is a stable fracture, your bone can be expected to heal without surgery. Surgery: If your bone pieces are displaced, they will need to be put back together in surgery.
How do you clean a Zimmer splint?
Clean the splint with soap and warm water and scrub it with a small brush. Rub the inside of the splint with alcohol to reduce odor. Hand wash the Velcro straps and stockinet with warm, soapy water and then air dry. Talk to your doctor, nurse or therapist if you have any questions or concerns.
Can I drive with a straight leg brace?
Do not drive if you have a splint, cast, orthopaedic boot, or knee brace/immobilizer on your right lower extremity (if driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission) or on either lower extremity (if driving a vehicle with a manual transmission).
How tight should my knee splint be?
Tighten the straps once the brace is properly situated. You should be able to fit one or two fingers into the space between your leg and the brace. If you can’t then the brace needs to be relaxed slightly.
How does a Thomas splint work?
The Thomas half-ring splints consist of a padded half-circle of steel which is strapped to the hip, hinged to a U-shaped rod that extends along both sides of the leg. An ankle strap may be fashioned from cloth, and tied or twisted to apply traction force.
