In the period from January 1980 until December 1990 we treated 147 children and adolescents with supracondylar humerus fracture, and followed the outcome in 127 of them. Three (2.4%) patients had no displacement of fractured bones and were treated only with plaster cast immobilization. Twenty three (18.1%) underwent closed reduction of fragments and application of a plaster cast. The majority (...

Three implant impression techniques, using 3 different splinting materials, were assessed for accuracy in a laboratory model that simulated clinical practice. For group A, an autopolymerizing acrylic resin was used to splint transfer copings. In group B, a dual-cure acrylic resin was used, and for group C, plaster, which was also the impression material, was used. A metal implant master cast wi...

Background: Distal radius fracture is common in the general population. Fracture management includes a plaster cast, splint and synthetic material cast to immobilise the injured arm. Casting complications are common in those conventional casting technologies. 3D printing technology is a rapidly increasing application in rehabilitation. However, there is no clinical study investigating the appli...

Some scoliotic curves are developing into adulthood, mostly by lumbar discal decompensation and sometimes with evolving rotatory dislocation well described by Jean Dubousset. The Lyonaise conservative orthopaedic management is a protocol used for our patients for over 60 years. It consists of: 1° ) A lumbar plaster cast is taken, usually in standing position, over 3 weeks. This plaster cast is ...

Closed reduction and cast treatment of distal radius fractures renders satisfactory results in fractures that are reducible and stable and do not re-displace in plaster in the first 2 weeks following reduction. Intra-articular and unstable fractures have a high risk for re-displacement in plaster and therefore represent a contraindication for cast treatment. A fracture that re-displaces in plas...

OBJECTIVE To compare radiological and functional outcome of external fixation and distraction with conservative Plaster of Paris (POP) cast for unstable intra-articular fractures of the distal radius. METHODS The study was conducted on 60 patients with unstable intra-articular fracture of distal radius who reported to emergency or outpatient Orthopaedic Surgery department of Benazir Bhutto Ho...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to test a new portable vibrator for plaster pouring (developed for this purpose), comparing the effect of its use on the accuracy of working cast of implant-supported restorations to the conventional vibrator. MATERIAL AND METHODS From a master cast with 2 implants, 30 transfer moldings were made randomly and divided into three groups: group I (GI): pouring...

BACKGROUND Guidelines and clinical practice vary considerably with respect to thrombosis prophylaxis during plaster cast immobilization of the lower extremity. Identifying patients at high risk for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) would provide a basis for considering individual thromboprophylaxis use and planning treatment studies. The aims of this study were (1) to investigate ...

INTRODUCTION Plaster of Paris (PoP) impregnated bandages have been used to maintain the position of bones and joints for over a century. Classically, wool dressing is applied to the limb before the PoP, which can then be moulded to the desired shape. A modification of this practice is to wrap the PoP bandages circumferentially in cotton before wetting and applying to the patient in an attempt t...