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Adjustable aesthetic aeroplane splint for axillary burn contractures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15896516     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Managing axillary burns with an Aeroplane Splint has been known for its effectiveness for years. However, poor compliance in using the various models of currently available aeroplane splints leads to an inadequate outcome, because of the discomfort produced not only in wearing but also while ambulating within the community. In developing countries like India the biggest barrier to environmental accessibility is the presence of multiple permanent structures like narrow thoroughfares, entry/exit sites of public transport, and narrow aisles. These pose a challenge to rehabilitation professionals while prescribing large splints. An attempt to target these problems was made by Manigandan et al, but aeroplane splints, even the one described by them does not deal with the major problem of aesthetic appeal as identified by many of our patients. Accordingly this article presents a new model of the aeroplane splint with innovative changes, focussing on aesthetic appeal while maintaining all the benefits of the splint described by Manigandan et al.
Authors:
C Manigandan; Edwin Bedford; Shiby Ninan; Ashish K Gupta; Sanjeev M Padankatti; Kingsly Paul
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries     Volume:  31     ISSN:  0305-4179     ISO Abbreviation:  Burns     Publication Date:  2005 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-05-17     Completed Date:  2005-11-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8913178     Medline TA:  Burns     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  502-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Occupational Therapy, PMR Section, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, 632004 Tamil Nadu, India. manidandan93@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living
Axilla / injuries*
Burns / rehabilitation*
Contracture / rehabilitation*
Developing Countries*
Equipment Design
Esthetics
Humans
India
Patient Compliance
Skin / injuries*,  pathology
Splints*

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