Positioning, Splinting, and Contracture Management - 02/08/11
, Reg L. Richard, MS, PT a, Ingrid S. Parry, MS, PT b
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Whether a patient with burn injury is an adult or child, contracture management should be the primary focus of burn rehabilitation throughout the continuum of care. Positioning and splinting are crucial components of a comprehensive burn rehabilitation program that emphasizes contracture prevention. The emphasis of these devices throughout the phases of rehabilitation fluctuates to meet the changing needs of patients with burn injury. Early, effective, and consistent use of positioning devices and splints is recommended for successful management of burn scar contracture.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Splinting, Positioning, Contracture, Burn, Scar
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Vol 22 - N° 2
P. 229-247 - maggio 2011 Ritorno al numero
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