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2. Orthopedic boot - Wikipedia

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   The air pump system can be seen on the side of the boot to inflate the boot to provide added support A variety of orthopedic boots are used for the treatment of injuries of the foot or ankle. Along with orthopedic casts , leg braces , splints and orthotics , they can immobilize and shift weight bearing to help treat injuries to the foot area.

3. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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   Fibreglass long leg cast immobilizing the leg for a tibial fracture. An orthopedic cast, or simply cast, is a shell, frequently made from plaster or fiberglass, that encases a limb (or, in some cases, large portions of the body) to stabilize and hold anatomical structures—most often a broken bone (or bones), in place until healing is confirmed.

4. Waterproof cast lets patients swim with broken bones - AOL

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   Once in place, the device is injected with a liquid resin that quickly hardens, giving fractured bones the support they need to heal.

5. Walking boot - Wikipedia

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   A walking boot may refer to: Hiking boot; Orthopedic boot This page was last edited on 28 August 2024, at 22:39 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...

6. Unna's boot - Wikipedia

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   Traditional Unna's Boot with multiple layers for compression. An Unna’s boot [1] (also Unna boot) is a special gauze (usually 4 inches wide and 10 yards long) bandage, which can be used for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers and other venous insufficiencies of the leg. It can also be used as a supportive bandage for sprains and strains of ...

7. Ground-breaking treatment helps rhinoceros recover from ... - AOL

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   A team of specialist staff has carried out ground-breaking veterinary treatment to help heal a southern white rhinoceros’ broken leg. The team of more than 10 vets – including specialist ...

8. Peroneal nerve paralysis - Wikipedia

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   Using a tight plaster cast (or other long-term constriction) of the lower leg; Crossing the legs regularly; Regularly wearing high boots; Pressure to the knee from positions during deep sleep or coma; Long period of resting on bed; Broken leg bone [5] Common peroneal nerve injury is more common in people: Who are very thin (for example, from ...

9. Total contact casting - Wikipedia

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   Total contact casting (TCC) is a specially designed cast designed to take weight off of the foot (off-loading) in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Reducing pressure on the wound by taking weight off the foot has proven to be very effective in DFU treatment.