Abstract

If the skin is not intact at the level of the proximal edge of the curve, the plaster must be flattened or curved and adequate padding must be given to prevent excessive pressure on the tendo achilles [Figure 3] shows the final appearance of the offloading slab.

Details

Title
A useful modification of the plaster backslab to off-load pressure from reconstructions of the heel and elbow
Author
Venkataramani, Hari; Jain, Darshan Kumar; Sabapathy, S
Pages
588-589
Publication year
2012
Publication date
Jul-Dec 2012
Publisher
Thieme Medical Publishers Inc.
ISSN
09700358
e-ISSN
1998376X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1284097250
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jul-Dec 2012