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The Ponseti method is a manipulative technique that corrects congenital clubfoot without invasive surgery. It was developed by Ignacio V. Ponseti of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics , US, in the 1950s, and was repopularized in 2000 by John Herzenberg in the US and Europe and in Africa by NHS surgeon Steve Mannion.
Ignacio Ponseti (3 June 1914 – 18 October 2009), also known as Ignasi Ponsetí i Vives, was a Spanish-American physician, specializing in orthopedics. He was born on 3 June 1914 in Menorca , part of the Balearic Islands , Spain , Ponseti was the son of a watchmaker and spent his childhood helping repair watches.
Precision Castparts (PCC) was founded by Joseph Buford Cox on April 1, 1953. [6] Cox was owner of Oregon Saw Chain and in 1949 had started a casting operation to make saw teeth with assistant general manager Ed Cooley also working on the project.
Traditional cast liners are made from cotton or synthetic materials, which help absorb sweat and keep the skin dry. However, in modern casting, fiberglass or polyester liners are often used, offering greater durability and comfort. Some liners are specifically designed to be waterproof, allowing patients to bathe or swim while wearing their casts.
Bado classification; Danis–Weber classification; Denis classification; Evans-Jensen classification; Ficat classification; Frykman classification; Garden classification
Unlike the flexible flat foot that is commonly encountered in young children, congenital vertical talus is characterized by presence of a very rigid foot deformity. The foot deformity in congenital vertical talus consists of various components, namely a prominent calcaneus caused by the ankle equines or plantar flexion, a convex and rounded sole of the foot caused by prominence of the head of ...
An open single-cavity bullet mold and a closed two-cavity mold. A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold.Most cast bullets are made of lead alloyed with tin and antimony; but zinc alloys have been used when lead is scarce, and may be used again in response to concerns about lead toxicity.
Illustration of two types of hip spica casts. A hip spica cast is a sort of orthopedic cast used to immobilize the hip or thigh.It is used to facilitate healing of injured hip joints or of fractured femora.