@article{33277,
  author = {Fonsekal H F S and Gunasekera C N},
  title = {Splinting of hand in leprosy  - are we aware? A 6 month prospective study of claw hand},
  abstract = {<p>Leprosy is a progressive disease which may lead to loss of function and even incapacitating deformities in a significant proportion of patients6. These deformities can be improved to some extent with the use of physiotherapy and application of corrective splints. This study highlights use of 4 types of splints (gutter splints, finger loop splints, opponens loop splints, adductor bands) in a group of 14 patients. They were followed up over a period of 4 months. Improvement was measured by subjectively asking the patient about improvement, photographic documentation and charting the deformity by'ink impression' technique After 4 months all patients showed marked improvement in all parameters. Hence it is important to educate health care workers about correct application of splints.</p>
},
  year = {2008},
  journal = {Sri Lanka journal of dermatology},
  pages = {25-27},
  url = {https://www.slcd.lk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Article-07-5.pdf},
  language = {eng},
}