Contact Pressures of the Posterior Heel in Lower Extremity Splints: A Biomechanical Study

Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Immobilization using lower extremity splints is a ubiquitous tool in orthopaedic care in the emergency department, operating room, and outpatient clinic settings. Prolonged use of these splints may result in skin changes or ulceration...

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Main Authors: Erik R. Nakken MD, Kempland C. Walley MD, Paul Talusan MD, David Walton MD, James Holmes MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-12-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011424S00219
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