title: Splinting of the hand in leprosy.
abstract: Clawing of the hand in Leprosy, which is caused due to paralysis of intrinsics can often be prevented and corrected to some extent if looked in properly. Splints can contribute a lot to this. This article emphasizes the use of variety of splints prepared from alumafoam, hexcelplast and such other materials, as an adjunct to other physiotherapy measures like wax-bath, massage and exercises.
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004893:Erythema Nodosum / Q000628:therapy*; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000628:therapy*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013165:Splints