Air Splint in Preprosthetic Rehabilitation of Lower Extremity Amputated Limbs

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the merits of the air splint in the preprosthetic rehabilitation of lower extremity amputated limbs. We describe various methods to control postoperative edema and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. The protocol to apply and maintain the air splint and the advantages of this method over other methods are described. We believe the air splint is a very successful method available to all health care providers for safely controlling postoperative edema in a timely and effective manner.