PLASTER CASTING

1. Plaster Cast
- RIYA SANJAY BAGHELE
- - NAGPUR.

2. Mechanism
 Plaster 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. It is similar in
function to splint

3. Uses
 To support fractured bones, controlling movements of
fragments and resting the damaged tissue
 To stabilize and test joints in ligamentous injury
 To support and immobilize joints and limbs post
cooperatively until healing is occurred
 To correct a deformity
 To ensure rest of infected tissue

4. Advantage
 Versatile, readily applied and fashioned
 Reasonably comfortable
 Absorbs secretions to some extent
 Fairly strong
 Radio translucent
 Cheap and easily available

5. Disadvantage
 Plaster cast require more care than the other type of
cast.
 They can't get wet as this cause the plaster to crack or
disintegrate
 To bathe with plaster cast you'll need to wrap it in
several layers of plastic
 They also take several days to fully harden
 Plaster cast tend to be heavier

6. Precautions
 Keep the plastered body part raised to prevent
swelling, especially for the first 48 hours.
 On average, plaster casts stay on for about six weeks,
depending on your age, general health and type of
fracture.
 Even once the plaster is removed, the bone is still
healing so you should take care for at least another
month.

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