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The function of the Thomas splint

An experimental study

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A Thomas splint of traditional design was fitted with measuring devices and examined for its hip-relieving effect during varying activities. It was shown that there is no complete weight relief of the hip joint with this orthosis. In the most favourable case, 50% of the weight can be conducted via the ischial tuberosity and therefore transferred to the ground surface bypassing the hip joint. In regard to the hip joint, the Thomas splint is a device that reduces weight but does not entirely remove it. The results proved to be practically independent of the fitting of the orthosis and of the kind of activity.

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  1. Orthopaedic Clinic, Hannover, Medical School, Hannover, Germany

    D. Kohn & C. -J. Wirth

  2. Workshops Centre for Orthopaedic Technology, Annastift Rehabilitation Centre, Hannover, Germany

    H. John

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Kohn, D., Wirth, C.J. & John, H. The function of the Thomas splint. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 111, 26–28 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00390188

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