Modern splinting bandages

Abstract

We have assessed the current range of synthetic splinting bandages, using physical and mechanical tests and the subjective opinions of patients, volunteers and orthopaedic staff. Modern bandages have some better properties than standard plaster bandage but do not conform as well, are more expensive, and potentially more hazardous.

Influence of the number of layers of paris bandage plasters on the mechanical properties speciments used on orthopedic splints

“…Plaster of Paris (gypsum) bandage is a widely used orthopedic splinting material because of its good casting properties and low cost. In some specific situations this material can be used for the treatment of acute fractures and also correction splints [12][13][14][15][16] . Colditz 17 reviewed the importance of plaster of Paris as a material used for making mobilization orthoses.…”

Avaliação das propriedades mecânicas de atadura gessada de três diferentes fabricantes, utilizada para confecção de órteses

“…Bodies of Evidence (BoEs) were made and divided into two groups: plates and cylinders. BoEs were made by following the procedures as described in literature (2,5,6,7) , simulating clinical application. For performing standardized BoEs, the development of a matrix specific to each group was required.…”

“…For Tribuzi (4) , the use of cast is very efficient, particularly for static serial orthosis manufacturing. Wytch et al (2) found in their study that the incidence of broken plastered orthosis is a matter of concern. Thus, knowing materials properties and manipulation techniques is of major importance to orthosis and prosthesis manufacturing (1).…”

“…Thus, their manufacturing is delivered in a customized way, considering many factors, such as physiopathology, joint biomechanics, function and patients' needs (1) . According to Wytch et al (2) , the plaster cast is the most widely used material for orthosis manufacturing due to its good modeling properties and to its low cost. Orthotic therapy is one of the most effective ideas to gain passive motion in stiff joints, fostering a gradual rearrangement or the growth of pericapsular structures and adherences elongation (3) .…”

“…in literature (2,5,6,7) compare mechanical properties of plaster BoEs to those made of other materials, differing only by the number of layers. Within those studies, there is no standardization of BoEs' dimensions, with each author describing his/ her own method.…”