*No.72, Anna Street, Babu Nagar, Pattabiram, Chennai-72, Tamil Nadu, India,
**Occupational Therapy, O.T School & Centre, Seth G. S. Medical College & K. E. M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, MaharashtraIndia
To study the design and effectiveness of the Titanic Splint to position and maintain the shoulders as well as elbows in antideformity position in bilateral axillary and elbow burns.
Twenty two female clients with acute bilateral axillary and elbow burns were included in the study. An initial evaluation of passive range of motion was done at the time of prescription of the splint. The Titanic splint was given to all the clients and they were followed up for a period of 6 months.
Application of the Titanic splint for bilateral axillary and elbow burns is a safe, comfortable, easy way of splintage resulting in better compliance and maintenance of range.
