Full Description
Casts, Splints, and Support BandagesPerioperative Protection provides an extensive overview of the history, principles, methods, and techniques for applying a modern plaster or synthetic cast. The book comprises three sections:The Principles of Casting section outlines the basic principles of casting and splinting, the physical properties of cast materials, and socioeconomic considerationsThe Guidelines section explores nonoperative treatment for fractures, ligament, nerve, and soft-tissue injuries, overload injuries, and infections, in the upper and lower extremities and the spineFinally, the Techniques section provides step-by-step descriptions on 55 individual cast, splint, orthosis, and bandaging techniques, presented in high quality online video, and as stills with explanatory captions.Hear the authors discuss Casts, Splints, and Support Bandages.AOTrauma is proud to bring you this incredibly important and comprehensive text, which will be of interest to a wide range of medical professionals including trauma and orthopedic surgeons, specialist cast technicians, rural doctors, residents in training, and ORP. It is the ideal resource for any busy hospital or orthopedic/trauma practice.
Contents
Section 11 Introduction2 History of casting-from the beginning to the present3 Principles of casting4 Thrombosis prophylaxis5 Logistics and resources in the cast room6 Properties of cast materials7 Socioeconomic considerations8 Outcomes after nonoperative fracture treatment-what information can be gained from evidence-based medicine?Section 2: Guidelines for nonoperative treatment and perioperative protection9.1 Fractures, dislocations, and subluxations of the upper extremity9.2 Fractures, dislocations, and subluxations of the lower extremity9.3 Nonoperative treatment of spinal fractures9.4 Pediatric fractures10 Soft-tissue damage and defects11.1 Ligament and tendon injuries11.2 Nerve injuries12 Indications for nonoperative treatment of infections13 Overload InjuriesSection 3: Techniques-casts, splints, and support bandages14.1 Overview of cast, splint, orthosis, and bandage techniques14.2 Overview of cast, splint, orthosis, and bandage techniques-demonstration format and icons15 Upper extremity16 Lower extremity17 Spine18 Support bandages
