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A new material for splinting neonatal limb deformities

E Bell1, H K Graham

  • 1Orthopaedic Clinic, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, Northern Ireland.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|September 1, 1995
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Permagum, a dental impression material, offers a quick method for creating custom splints for neonatal limb deformities. This silicone rubber is ideal for infants, especially those with neurological impairments, but less suitable for older children.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Neonatal limb deformities require timely and effective management.
  • Custom splinting is a common therapeutic approach for correcting limb malalignments.
  • Existing splinting materials may present challenges in terms of fabrication time and patient comfort.

Observation:

  • Permagum, a silicone rubber dental impression material, was evaluated for its utility in fabricating custom splints.
  • The material allows for rapid and straightforward creation of splints for both upper and lower extremities.
  • The adaptability of Permagum enables the production of a wide variety of custom-fit devices.

Findings:

  • Permagum is highly effective for fabricating custom splints in neonates with limb deformities.

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  • The ease and speed of fabrication with Permagum are significant advantages.
  • The material's flexibility makes it particularly suitable for neurologically impaired infants, though its rigidity is insufficient for older, heavier children.

    • Implications:

    • This novel application of a dental material offers a cost-effective and efficient splinting solution in neonatal care.
    • The use of Permagum may improve patient compliance and treatment outcomes for neonatal limb deformities.
    • Further research could explore modifications to enhance rigidity for broader pediatric applications.