Advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of melted PVC waterpipe splints.
There are several indications when to use splints in the treatment of leprosy. PVC waterpipe is a cheap and easily available material in developing countries. Its advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of splints are described.
Theuvenet
W J
WJ
Anandaban Leprosy Referral Hospital, Leprosy Mission, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ruchal
S P
SP
Soares
D J
DJ
Roche
P
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D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D009390:Nepal; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; D013165:Splints / Q000592:standards
D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride