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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Interventions

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What is an airplane splint used for?
  1. Neck
  2. Shoulder
  3. Knee
  4. Ankle
Explanation
Answer: B - Airplane splint is used for a shoulder.

An airplane splint keeps the shoulder in flexion and abduction.

In the neck, flexion deformity is common. Rigid cervical orthosis can be used to prevent the deformity.

The knee will have a flexion deformity. A posterior knee splint will prevent the flexion deformity.

For the ankle, an ankle-foot orthosis can be used.
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