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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Splinting, Positioning, Contracture, Burn, Scar
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| The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the author and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or Shriners Hospitals for Children. |
Vol 22 - N° 2
P. 229-247 - mai 2011 Retour au numéro
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