Does the use of splints in adults with shoulder burns result in better range of shoulder movement?

Does the use of splints in adults with axillary burns result in better range of shoulder movement?

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12611000754943

Enrollment

Registered

2011-07-19

Start date

2008-11-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

Exercises are commonly prescibed to improve shoulder range following a burn injury but the additional benefits of splinting is unclear. The primary aim of this study was to determine if splinting is a safe and feasible treatment option in patients with shoulder burns. Secondary aims were to determine if wearing a splint resulted in better shoulder range and function.

Interventions

Standard ACRO shoulder splint worn continuosly for 6 weeks, then overnight for next 6 weeks. Removed for exercises, wound management and hygiene. Daily one hour exercise program performed independently or with assistance as required. Exercises aimed at regaining full shoulder range of movement and strength. Exercises performed over the entire 12 weeks.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Acute burn injury to less than half the body involving the shoulder.

Exclusion criteria

Pre existing shoulder pathology. Admission for chronic burn contracture release surgery.

Outcome results