@article{17777, keywords = {Equipment Design, Humans, leprosy, Nepal, Polyvinyl Chloride, Splints}, author = {Theuvenet W J and Ruchal S P and Soares D J and Roche P}, title = {Advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of melted PVC waterpipe splints.}, abstract = {

There are several indications when to use splints in the treatment of leprosy. PVC waterpipe is a cheap and easily available material in developing countries. Its advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of splints are described.

}, year = {1994}, journal = {Leprosy review}, volume = {65}, pages = {385-95}, month = {1994 Dec}, issn = {0305-7518}, url = {http://leprev.ilsl.br/pdfs/1994/v65n4/pdf/v65n4a11.pdf}, doi = {10.5935/0305-7518.19940039}, language = {eng}, }