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| Anterior burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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| Anterior burn positioning/typical splint |
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Definition
| Remove pillows/ half mattress to extend the neck: Neck extension splint/collar |
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| Axilla- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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| Axilla burn positioning/ typical splint |
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Definition
| 120 degrees abduction with slight external rotation: axilla splint or positioning wedges. Watch for brachial plexus strain. |
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| Anterior elbow burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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| Anterior elbow burn positioning/ typical splint |
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Definition
| Elbow extension splint 5-10 degrees flexion |
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Term
| Dorsal wrist burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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| Dorsal wrist burn positioning/typical splint |
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Definition
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Term
| Volar wrist burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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Term
| Volar wrist burn positioning/ typical splint |
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Definition
| Wrist cock-up in 5-10 degrees flexion |
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Term
| Hand dorsal surface burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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| Hand dorsal-surface burn- positioning/ typical splint |
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Definition
| Functional hand splint with MP in 70-90 IP fully extended, first webspace open, thumb in opposition |
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Term
| Hand- volar surface burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
| Palmar contracture/ cupping of hand |
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Term
| Hand- volar surface burn- positioning/ typical splint |
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Definition
| Palm extension splint, MP's in slight hyperextension |
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Term
| Anterior hip burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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Term
| Anterior hip burn- positioning/ typical splint |
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Definition
| Prone positioning, weights on thigh in supine, knee immobilizers |
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Term
| Knee burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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Term
| Knee burn- positioning/ typical splint |
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Definition
| Knee extension splint and/or splints o prevent external rotation which may cause peroneal nerve compression |
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Term
| Foot burn- contracture tendency |
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Definition
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Term
| Foot burn- positioning/typical splint |
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Definition
| Ankle at 90 with foot board or splint, watch for signs of heel ulcer. |
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