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Vacuum Splintage of the Hand
- Source :
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume); February 1977, Vol. 9 Issue: 1 p71-75, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 1977
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Abstract
- As a result of a previous trial in which factors influencing swelling of the hand after fasciectomy were studied it was found that unacceptable oedema occurred in hands elevated in a roller towel by night and a high sling by day. An alternative system of elevation in a vacuum splint was investigated and found to reduce post-operative oedema. The advantages and disadvantages of the vacuum splint in the management of the hand after surgery or injury are discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17531934
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs40538094
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0072-968X(77)80037-5