Long-arm Charnley splint.

Abstract

Fractures of the distal forearm--the eponymic Colles' or Smith's fractures--are among the most common injuries treated by the orthopaedist. Most of these fractures are amenable to closed reduction and immobilization. A new modification of the Charnley splint is presented for use in the acutely injured patient. The major advantages of this new splint are decreased weight and ease of application.