Description

Aeroplane Splint

• Brachial plexus injuries
• Pre/postoperative shoulder management
• Contracture prevention
• Erb’s palasy
• Post muscle release
• Tendon transfer of shoulder
• Burn management in the axilla region

Features

• Made up of high-density orthotic plastic and foam with multiple hook and loop closures for upper arm.
• Light weight, well-padded splints well supports the forearm
• It is often used as an adjunct to achieve graft immobilization
• Provides fixed abduction at the shoulder joint and helps in maintaining an angle of 90 degree at the axilla
• Prevent contractures of the burned axilla, protect skin grafts and avoid maceration of the skin by maintaining elevation of the arm after axillary operation