Accession Number:

AD0633168

Title:

SPASTIC EXTENSION SPLINT.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY MEDICAL BIOMECHANICAL RESEARCH LAB WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• THORPE,George J.
• Bushey,Theodore J.
• Plumb,Robert P.
• Baker,Stanley W.

Report Date:

1966-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

Brain damage in the adult often leads to the development of either unilateral or bilateral spasticity of the extremities. A splint has been developed to help control the problems presented by spastic contracture in the major joints in the brain injured patient. Author

Descriptors:

• *MEDICAL SUPPLIES
• *CONTRACTION
• *BRAIN
• JOINTS(ANATOMY)
• THERAPY

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medicine and Medical Research
• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE