Advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of melted PVC waterpipe splints

Journal Article

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Leprosy review

Lepr.Rev.

1994/

385

395

0305-7518

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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.

polyvinylchloride, talc, article, contracture, cost effectiveness analysis, developing country, dynamic splint, heating, immobilization, leprosy, splint, tube, ulcer healing

Embase; MEDLINE

Embase

Theuvenet,W. J., Ruchal,S. P., Soares,D. J., Roche,P.

Theuvenet, W.J., Plastic Reconstructive Hand Surgery, Lukas Hospital, 7300 DS Apeldoorn, Netherlands

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1994