Setting and assisting for application of plaster cast
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A plaster cast, slab or splint is applied in broken bones of upper or lower extremity. Plaster can be applied for a temporary period while waiting for definitive treatment or it could be definitive treatment in itself.
The basic aim of a plaster application is immobilization of the fracture fragments and joints.
A plaster could be used in the following situations
A temporary measure of pain relief and reduction of swelling so that definitive treatment could be executed.For immobilization of joints in case of ligament injury, joint swelling due to disease.A splint for undisplaced fractures.A definitive treatment where plaster is applied to maintain the reduction of the fragments.External splint to aid with the internal fixation of the fractures, osteotomies and other bone surgeries where internal fixation alone would not be able to withstand loads.External splint for blocking movements in case of nerve, tendon or vessel repair.
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The basic aim of a plaster application is immobilization of the fracture fragments and joints.
A plaster could be used in the following situations
A temporary measure of pain relief and reduction of swelling so that definitive treatment could be executed.For immobilization of joints in case of ligament injury, joint swelling due to disease.A splint for undisplaced fractures.A definitive treatment where plaster is applied to maintain the reduction of the fragments.External splint to aid with the internal fixation of the fractures, osteotomies and other bone surgeries where internal fixation alone would not be able to withstand loads.External splint for blocking movements in case of nerve, tendon or vessel repair.
hope u like it::))
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