protective thermoplast splint for the forearm and hand in nonhuman primates

A custom-made thermoplastic splint was developed for the protection of the upper extremity after experimental surgery. It was used in 39 cases for a duration of 12-79 days. Complications were minimal and transient. The cast was easy to make, in one piece and inexpensive. Frequent removal for wound i...

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Published inLaboratory animals (London) Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors Hovius, S.E.R, Stevens, H.P.J.D, Peters, B, Nierop, P.W.M. van
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 1991
Subjects
Animals
complications
forearms
Forelimb - surgery
hands
Immobilization
limbs (animal)
Macaca mulatta
Space life sciences
Splints - veterinary
veterinary equipment
NONHUMAN PRIMATE
SPLINT
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Summary:A custom-made thermoplastic splint was developed for the protection of the upper extremity after experimental surgery. It was used in 39 cases for a duration of 12-79 days. Complications were minimal and transient. The cast was easy to make, in one piece and inexpensive. Frequent removal for wound inspection was simple. This splint provides a good immobilization and protection of the arm and hand in the nonhuman primate.
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ISSN:0023-6772
1758-1117
DOI:10.1258/002367791780808257