Vacuum splintage of the hand.
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.
D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture; D013165:Splints