Homemade Wrist Splint

When you think you have a broken or fractured wrist, put it in a splint until you get to the doctor to prevent further damage and to help ease the pain. Even though homemade splints help immobilize the injury, you still need to see a doctor as soon as possible because the bone may need to be reset and put into a cast.

Things You'll Need

• Thick bath towel
• Two bandanas
• Elastic bandage
• Tongue depressor
• Athletic tape

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Instructions

Bandana Splint

• 1

  Place a folded towel under the arm. It should completely cover from the fingertips to the elbow.

• 2

  Wrap the arm in the towel so it fits snugly.

• 3

  Tie one bandana tightly around one end of the towel, and the other around the other end. Tie it tightly so that nothing moves.

Bandage Splint

• 4

  Wrap an elastic bandage around the broken or injured wrist in a figure-eight pattern.

• 5

  Hold one part of the bandage down until you wrap it properly so the bandage doesn't loosen. Wrap it tightly but not so tightly that you cut off circulation.

• 6

  Fasten it with the metal clamps or Velcro the bandages include.

Stick Splint

• 7

  Place a tongue depressor, or Popsicle stick, under the wrist. You will need more than one for large wrists.

• 8

  Hold the stick in place and wrap the area up, using the figure-eight pattern with athletic tape to immobilize it.

• 9

  Cut the tape when you feel you have secured the wrist properly.