title: Advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of melted PVC waterpipe splints.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Anandaban Leprosy Referral Hospital, Leprosy Mission, Kathmandu, Nepal.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Theuvenet
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Ruchal
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Soares
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Roche
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D009390:Nepal; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; D013165:Splints / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride