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Casts typically come in two main types of material, fiberglass, and plaster, though it is less common. Plaster casts have several limitations, including weight, which restricts movement, and skin complications such as dryness, itching, rashes, and infections, particularly in hot weather. Plaster can also break down if exposed to moisture.
These casts were made by wrapping dipped plaster or fiberglass strips around the foot to capture the form, then letting it dry and harden. Once the cast was hardened, the doctor would carefully remove it from the patient's foot and ship the cast, along with a prescription, to an orthotics lab which would use the negative of the cast to create ...
Fiberglass casts were introduced in the 1980s or 1990s. The curing time of a fiberglass cast is far shorter than plaster of Paris, letting the patient walk with an outer boot within an hour of application. Because casts made of fiberglass have lower breakdown rate and do not impede patient mobility, this material has become the choice for TCC.
Spica casts are used for treating hip dysplasia (developmental dislocation of hip). [1] [2] Spica casts are typically made using a soft padded lining, which tightly wrapped around the leg and hip joint. It is then wrapped in either a fiberglass or plaster cast. Fiberglass is generally preferred, as it is stronger than plaster and significantly ...
These casts were made by wrapping dipped plaster or fiberglass strips around the foot to capture the form, then letting it dry and harden. Once the cast was hardened, the doctor would carefully remove it from the patient's foot and ship it, along with a prescription, to an orthotics lab which would use the negative of the cast to create an ...
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The elastic bandage is then applied to hold the splint in place and to protect it. This is a common technique for fractures which may swell, which would cause a cast to function improperly. These types of splints are usually removed after swelling has decreased and then a fiberglass or plaster cast can be applied.
Oppenheimer Cast vs. Real-Life People Ullstein Bild/Getty Images; Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures.