What is a patellar tendon bearing cast?
Patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) casts were devised by Sarmiento to immobilize fractures of the tibial shaft and at the same time allow the knee to bend. This type of cast must be applied with care over minimal padding and is applied in segments.
How does a Sarmiento brace work?
How does it work? Promoting the recovery of humerus fractures, the Sarmiento brace compresses your surrounding muscles and soft tissues. Its cylinder-shape provides a stabilizing force equal in all directions (circumferential compression), which limits motion at the fracture site so it can heal correctly.
What is cast made of?
Casts are partly made from fiberglass or plaster, which form the hard layer that protects the injured limb and keeps it immobilized. Fiberglass has several advantages compared to plaster.
What is plaster cast made of?
Plaster casts are made up of a bandage and a hard covering, usually plaster of paris. They allow broken bones in the arm or leg to heal by holding them in place, and usually need to stay on for between 4 and 12 weeks. Taking good care of your cast will help ensure a better recovery.
What is a knee cast?
A knee and leg cast is a rigid, protective covering that keeps your knee and lower leg still while it heals from a fracture or surgery. The cast will hold the bones in proper alignment while immobilizing them, so they do not move.
What is cast and splint?
Casts and splints are hard wraps used to support and protect injured bones, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues. They help broken bones heal by keeping the broken ends together and as straight as possible. Casts and splints also help with pain and swelling and protect the injured area from more harm.
What is a Sarmiento brace used for?
A Sarmiento brace is used to stabilize a fracture in your upper arm while leaving your elbow free, allowing motion in your forearm and hand. Promoting the recovery of long-bone humerus fractures, the clamshell Sarmiento brace compresses your surrounding muscles and soft tissues.
How do casts get hard?
How is a cast put on? Your casting specialist or doctor will wrap several layers of cotton around the injured area. Then the plaster or fiberglass outer layer is soaked in water and wrapped around the cotton. The outer layer will dry to make a hard, protective covering.