The high-density foam aeroplane splint: a modified approach to the treatment of axilla burns.

Abstract

Axillary burns and contractures are physically debilitating. Early splinting and patient compliance is crucial to maximise functional outcomes. Traditional treatment of axillary contractures involves fabrication of thermoplastic aeroplane splints. However, thermoplastic splints can be time consuming to fabricate, heavy, uncomfortable and difficult to don by patients and family. Due to these problems a modified high-density foam (HDF) aeroplane splint was designed. The purpose of designing a different type of aeroplane splint was to increase compliance, comfort and ease of use for health professionals, patients and family, and to decrease fabrication time.