In a Sugar Tong Splint?

A sugar-tong forearm splint is a long U-shaped splint that immobilizes the injured forearm or wrist and prevents forearm rotation and wrist motion. They heal the fractured bones by keeping the broken ends together and in alignment.

What is a sugar tong splint used for?

Sugar-tong splints are used to stabilize injuries of the forearm and wrist by preventing forearm rotation and wrist motion. These splints may be used to maintain alignment of broken bones or to protect a patient's forearm or wrist after surgery.

Why is it called a sugar tong splint?

While surgery may be necessary such an injury may heal if placed in a finger splint. Sugar tong – Used for the forearm or wrist. They are named "sugar-tong" due to their long, U-shaped characteristics, similar to a type of utensil used to pick up sugar cubes.