SLISHMAN SPLINT TM

1. Home 8. For the physicist
2. Femoral traction 9. Knots
3. Shoulder reduction 10. Products
4. Traction splint links 11. Purchasing
5. Evolution of a splint 12. Dealers
6. Informed consent 13. Warranty
7. Questions 14. Contact us
U.S. Patent # 6,394,972

Initially intended only for femoral traction, the Slishman Splint may be used as well for shoulder reductions and recreation, such as skiing, hiking...


...and even rollerblading.

A shortened version is also available now, built specifically for
femur fractures and the EMS market.







In general, splints:


Traction splints:


To decide which splint is best, one must optimize:



During his emergency medicine residency Sam Slishman invented a splint that optimizes the above parameters, by adding a pulley system to a collapsible ski pole.

This web site is designed to help you to fully understand the splint.  It is a bit heavy in medical terminology, but we hope this helps rather than hinders understanding.  Any feedback is appreciated.

 
1. Home 8. For the physicist
2. Femoral traction 9. Knots
3. Shoulder reduction 10. Products
4. Traction splint links 11. Purchasing
5. Evolution of a splint 12. Dealers
6. Informed consent 13. Warranty
7. Questions 14. Contact us
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