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Super splint

Project Overview

Splints have been proven as effective as casts for displaced distal radius fractures in adolescents and interfere less with daily activities. For fractures which need to be reduced, pressure is often needed to maintain the alignment usually achieved by casting the limb. If a splint existed with an adjustable pressurized lining that can be applied accurately and easily by the doctor, then patients could receive the needed pressure for proper healing without the inconvenience of a cast.

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Team members from left to right: Molly Krohn, Kate Howell, Lisle Blackbourn, and Sean Heyrman
Team members from left to right: Molly Krohn, Kate Howell, Lisle Blackbourn, and Sean Heyrman

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Team Members

  • Katharine Howell - Team Leader
  • Sean Heyrman - Communicator
  • Molly Krohn - BSAC
  • Lisle Blackbourn - BWIG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Paul Thompson - Advisor
  • Dr. Matthew Halanski - Client

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