Abstract. One of the important aspects of total rehabilitation of the C6 tetraplegic is the fitting and application of flexor-hinge hand orthoses. It has been proved that through the use of these orthoses the tetraplegic is able to maintain a high standard of indepen dence in work and every day life activities.Successful fitting is dependent on two major aspects: (a) accurate fitting; (b) func tional training in the use of the orthosis. These two aspects are discussed in the paper.A case history of two tetraplegics is also given to illustrate the degree of functional inde pendence achieved with flexor-hinge hand splints.
Abstract. The Bio-Con collar is described. The collar is fully adjustable and the head and cervical spine may be immobilised to any degree of flexion or extension desired. The head is held in position by means of a rigid head frame fitted with a chin and two occipital pads. By the virtue of the fact that this is attached to a firm base by means of adjustable metal pads the cervical spine is effectively immobilised.
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