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56Alternative UsesTHOMAS HALF-RING SPLINTFOR FEMUR FRACTURES12Step 1: First create the “footsupport” by cutting an 8 inchsection from an old ski pole.Drill 2 holes 6 inches apartthrough this foot supportsection. The hole should besized with a larger entryhole and a smaller exit holeto tightly accommodate thetapered end of the ski pole.Keep the “foot support” sectionin your pack along withduct tape, safety pins, andstrong cord (to be used fortraction as desired). To createthe “half-ring hip support”,place two ski poles, handlefacing handle, each on theouter third of a 36 inch flatSAM ® SPLINT.3Step 2: Roll each end ofthe splint tightly around thehandles and secure the splintwith duct tape. The rolledmiddle third of the SAM ®SPLINT is then folded asthe ski poles are alignedgenerally parallel to eachother. The position of the skipoles is maintained by firmly