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A simple and compressive splint for palmar skin grafting in young children with burns
T Yotsuyanagi1, K Yokoi, M Omizo
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Japan.
Insights
A novel splint effectively immobilizes and compresses the hand after skin grafting for pediatric deep palmar burns. This method aids in preventing contractures and dysfunction in young patients, even those who are uncooperative.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric burn care
Background:
- Deep palmar burns in children often require skin grafting.
- Post-operative management is crucial to prevent complications like flexion contractures and functional impairment.
- Fearful or uncooperative pediatric patients present unique challenges in splint application and management.
Abstract:
A simple, compressive, and easily applied splint which is suitable even for fearful and uncooperative patients after skin grafting for paediatric deep palmar burns is described. The hand, including the wrist and the forearm, is inserted between the palmar and dorsal plates of the splint and thus compression and immobilization act to decrease flexion contracture and dysfunction of the digits. Compression can be easily controlled by the use of leather bands.