title: Re-emphasising the efficacy of the multi-purpose, self-adjustable, aeroplane splint for the splinting of axillary burns.
abstract: This article re-emphasises the efficacy of the previously described multi-purpose, self-adjustable, aeroplane splint for the splinting of axillary burns. This superior to the commonly used contoured splint for various reasons namely (i) its usability during the acute burn care rehabilitation, (ii) its cost effectiveness, (iii) its durability, and (iv) its strength. Above all due to its easy maneuverability this splint provides easy accessibility around environmental barriers. Though we acknowledge that there is a possibility of 'chord of circle' development due to the use of this splint, we have been successful in preventing such a complication simply by prescribing pressure garment concomitantly with this splint. Thus this article highlights the efficacy of earlier described multi-purpose, self-adjustable, aeroplane splint for the splinting of axillary burns.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, PMR and Burns Unit, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India. manigandan93@yahoo.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Manigandan
authors.forename: Ashish K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Shiby
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ninan
authors.forename: Sanjeev M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Padankatti
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001365:Axilla / Q000293:injuries*; D002056:Burns / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003286:Contracture; D003906:Developing Countries; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D013165:Splints / Q000009:adverse effects