Which bandage is known as the figure-8 bandage and is used to wrap around joints that require movement?

• A. Figure-8 bandage
• B. Triangular bandage
• C. Tubular bandage
• D. Spiral bandage

Answer: (A)

The technique of wrapping in a figure-8 pattern around a moving joint provides stabilization and targeted compression without locking the joint in place. By crossing the bandage over the joint in two looping segments that resemble the number eight, the wrap anchors securely and distributes pressure evenly across the joint. This supports the area, helps control swelling, and allows the person to move the joint enough for function and rehabilitation. It’s especially handy for ankles or wrists where you want to limit excessive motion but not immobilize completely.

Other wraps have different purposes: a triangular bandage is a cloth folded into a triangle for slings or improvised splints; a tubular bandage is a continuous tube used for light compression or protection on fingers or toes; a spiral bandage runs up a limb without crossing over a joint, giving straight compression along the length rather than around the joint.