An anterior elbow splint is sometimes used to avoid applying pressure over what area?

• A. To immobilize a fracture
• B. To treat tennis elbow
• C. To avoid applying on top of a burn
• D. To support a tendon repair

Answer: (C)

When placing a splint, you must avoid putting pressure on injured or healing tissue. If there’s a burn near the elbow, a splint that comes from the front (anterior) lets you immobilize the elbow while keeping the burned area out of the pressure path. This helps prevent pressure on the burned skin, which could worsen damage, delay healing, or cause blistering. The other scenarios involve conditions where splinting is meant to apply or transmit pressure in specific areas to support healing or function, not to spare a burn.