Foot Drop Splint

Recommendation: For burns that cross the ankle joint. Also for those for a significant amount of time.

Purpose: To decrease the risk of foot drop or plantar flexion contracture secondary to either burn scarring or immobility.

How to Apply:

1. Position the patients ankle in neutral dorsiflexion.
2. Position the foot into the splint, making sure the heel can be felt through the heel hole.
3. Fasten the Velcro straps.

Recommended: Splint should be worn both pre and post grafting.

Wear Time: (STSG and Integra). Wear time is up to 20 hours per day as tolerated, with hour rests every three hours. (Rests are optional if patient can tolerate prolonged wear.) After grafting the splint should be worn at all times for five days.

Cautions: Monitor for redness, especially along the heel and Velcro straps. Should redness occur, discontinue use and contact P.T./O.T.