@article{16105, keywords = {Combined Modality Therapy, Erythema Nodosum, Hand, Humans, leprosy, Physical Therapy Modalities, Splints}, author = {Kulkarni V N and Mehta J M}, title = {Splinting of the hand in leprosy.}, abstract = {
Clawing of the hand in Leprosy, which is caused due to paralysis of intrinsics can often be prevented and corrected to some extent if looked in properly. Splints can contribute a lot to this. This article emphasizes the use of variety of splints prepared from alumafoam, hexcelplast and such other materials, as an adjunct to other physiotherapy measures like wax-bath, massage and exercises.
}, year = {1983}, journal = {Leprosy in India}, volume = {55}, pages = {483-4}, month = {1983 Jul}, issn = {0024-1024}, language = {eng}, }