Which is what the doctor did.
Picture of ulnar gutter splint.
It is from the elbow down to hand including two fingers.
Application of ulnar gutter splint medical college of wisconsin em.
The doctor says he splinted with a ulnar gutter splint.
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An ulnar gutter splint is a flexible splint that is used to support stabilize and immobilize dislocations and fractures of the hands fingers or wrists.
When i look up a picture of that on the web.
Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8.
Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after.
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.
However in the cpt book 29105 says from the shoulder down to the hand.