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Air Splint in Preprosthetic Rehabilitation of Lower Extremity Amputated Limbs: A Clinical Report

Mr. Rausch is Director, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois Hospital, 1740 W Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612 (USA).
Dr. Khalili is Director and Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Grant Hospital of Chicago, 550 W Webster, Chicago, IL 60614.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the merits of the air splint in the preprosthetic rehabilitation of lower extremity amputated limbs. We describe various methods to control postoperative edema and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. The protocol to apply and maintain the air splint and the advantages of this method over other methods are described. We believe the air splint is a very successful method available to all health care providers for safely controlling postoperative edema in a timely and effective manner.

Key Words: Amputation • Edema • Leg • Physical therapy • Splints

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