A hip and pelvic splint system is designed to immobilize both the pelvic
region and lower extremities of a patient suffering from a hip or pelvic
fracture. This allows ready transport of the patient with little or no
pain or additional injury caused by shifting of the hip or pelvis. The
device consists of a foam leg insert that is first placed between the
legs of a patient to help stabilize the patient's lower extremities. A
flexible splint component is then slid beneath the patient's lets and
hips. The splint component is then closed over the patient and tightened
with straps. The lower edge of splint component is secured snuggly about
the legs in the vicinity of the patient's knees so that the foam leg
insert can immobilize the legs. The upper edge of the splint is secured
snuggly about the upper abdomen, thereby immobilizing the pelvis. Hand
holds on the device allow paramedics to lift the patient without
distorting the fracture.