RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Air Splint in Preprosthetic Rehabilitation of Lower Extremity Amputated Limbs
JF Physical Therapy
JO Phys Ther
FD American Physical Therapy Association
SP 912
OP 914
VO 65
IS 6
A1 Rausch, Richard W
A1 Khalili, A A
YR 1985
UL http://jcore-reference.highwire.org/content/65/6/912.abstract
AB 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.