Depending on the injuries and the purpose of strapping, the positions of the straps may need to be changed form the application presented previously in the Full Body Immobilisation section.

If a patient has leg fractures, then the lower leg straps will not be able to be used to prevent downward sliding of the patient’s torso.

Instead of the leg & ankle straps to stop the torso sliding down the LSB, use groin straps as shown. Straps over the upper and lower legs will still be required to stop lateral leg movement and help secure the fracture.

To secure a patient with a fractured pelvis to a LSB, both shoulder straps, femur strap and a figure-of-eight ankle strap will still be required to stop the torso sliding up and down the LSB.

Modification is however made to the pelvic strap by using a cross over strapping method over the pelvis as depicted in the photo. While they place no pressure over the pelvic area, they adequately splint the area to the LSB, immobilising the joints above and below the fracture sight.

To secure a patient with a #NOF,  single shoulder straps, femur strap and a figure-of-eight ankle strap will still be required to stop the torso sliding up and down the LSB.

Modification is however made to the pelvic strap by using a cross over strapping method over the pelvis as depicted in the photo. While they place no pressure over the NOF area, they adequately splint the area to the LSB, immobilising the joints above and below the fracture sight.