Volar Dorsal Wrist Short Arm Splint Kit - Fiberglass Splint with Padding & Bandage

A volar dorsal wrist splint uses two fiberglass slabs — one on the palm side (volar) and one on the back of the hand (dorsal) — to provide 360° circumferential wrist immobilization. This dual-sided design is used when maximum immobilization is required, such as for displaced distal radius fractures, severe wrist sprains, carpal fractures, and post-operative wrist immobilization where a single-sided splint would be insufficient.

A volar splint uses a single slab on the palm side of the wrist and is appropriate for stable fractures, carpal tunnel, and mild-to-moderate sprains. A volar dorsal splint adds a second slab on the back of the hand, providing significantly greater rotational and lateral stability. The dual-sided design is preferred for unstable fractures, severe injuries, or when the physician requires maximum immobilization during the acute phase of treatment.

This fiberglass splint kit sets in approximately 5–7 minutes after activation with water and reaches full strength within 20–30 minutes. During the setting period, the wrist should be held in the desired position without movement to ensure proper molding and immobilization.

Choose based on the patient’s age and forearm size: Child 6–12 (3" × 35" splint with 3" bandage and 2" pad), Teen 13–17 (4" × 30" splint with 3" bandage and 3" pad), or Adult 18+ (5" × 30" splint with 4" bandage and 4" pad). If between sizes, size up for better coverage.

Wearing duration depends on the fracture type and severity. Distal radius fractures typically require 4–6 weeks of immobilization. Scaphoid fractures may require 6–12 weeks due to limited blood supply to the bone. Always follow your orthopedic surgeon’s specific protocol — premature removal can result in malunion or delayed healing.