A multi-purpose, self-adjustable aeroplane splint for the splinting of axillary burns

Manigandan, C.; Gupta, Ashish Kumar; Venugopal, K; Ninan, Shiby; Cherian, Reboy E

doi:10.1016/s0305-4179(02)00282-6

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“…Although these known problems with conventional thermoplastic airplane splints have led to modified designs, our review of the literature indicated that there is a lack of consensus regarding the most suitable axillary splint for burn patients. 11,[13][14][15] This no doubt reflects the complete lack of formal comparative testing of these splints. Recently, Kolmus et al reported the first randomized controlled trial in this field.…”

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Multi-axis shoulder abduction splint in acute burn rehabilitation: a randomized controlled pilot trial

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Multi-axis shoulder abduction splint in acute burn rehabilitation: a randomized controlled pilot trial

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“…[2][3][4] However, such innovative techniques or materials are not widely available for application in the operating theatre in the immediate postoperative period, which is the most critical time period for any graft. By revisiting the aeroplane splint and introducing this simple design, we hope to enable readers to apply it in their practice.…”

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Simple design for an aeroplane plaster of Paris splint in the immobilisation of axillary skin grafts

Salibi

Niekerk

2013

Ann R Coll Surg Engl

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“…However, because of the discomfort, splinting may result into poor patient compliance. 14 We tried to avoid this lack of compliance by using custom-made instead of prefabricated splints.…”

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Axillary Burns: Extended Grafting and Early Splinting Prevents Contractures

Vehmeyer-Heeman¹,

Lommers²,

Kerckhove³

et al. 2005

Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation

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The development of contractures is a common complication after burn injuries. Axillary burns often result in limited abduction of the arm and present a major hindrance in rehabilitation. To prevent axillary contractures after burn injury, we perform a special grafting technique. In this study we treated 17 patients with 23 axillary burns using this technique. Patients were splinted early, and an intensive physiotherapy program was started 5 days after splinting. After 12 months, the mean abduction of the successfully treated axillary burns was 152 degrees. A secondary reconstruction was needed in only 5 of the 23 treated axillary burns. For the treatment of axillary burns, we recommend the described grafting technique in combination with early splinting and intensive physiotherapy.

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A multi-purpose, self-adjustable aeroplane splint for the splinting of axillary burns

Cited by 22 publications

References 4 publications

Multi-axis shoulder abduction splint in acute burn rehabilitation: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Multi-axis shoulder abduction splint in acute burn rehabilitation: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Simple design for an aeroplane plaster of Paris splint in the immobilisation of axillary skin grafts

Axillary Burns: Extended Grafting and Early Splinting Prevents Contractures

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