However in the cpt book 29105 says from the shoulder down to the hand.
Picture of ulnar gutter splint.
Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after.
When i look up a picture of that on the web.
It is from the elbow down to hand including two fingers.
Application of ulnar gutter splint medical college of wisconsin em.
Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8.
Splints are frequently used with soft tissue injuries such as a sprain overuse injuries like tendonitis and.
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Which is what the doctor did.
The doctor says he splinted with a ulnar gutter splint.
After an injury to the hands fingers or wrists immobilization by splinting or casting is necessary in order to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly.