Manual of splinting and casting. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Stephen R. Thompson, Dan A. Zlotolow.
• Authors: Thompson, Stephen R; Zlotolow, Dan A
• Contents: SECTION 1 - Orthopaedic Analgesia Basic principles Commonly used drugs Basic properties Maximum doses Nerve Anatomy Brachial plexus Peripheral nerves Upper limb Lower limb Choosing the best analgesia Hematoma block Nerve blocks Field blocks Regional blocks Upper extremity ?Axillary block Elbow block Wrist Selective median Selective ulnar Selective radial Complete Make reference to arthrocentesis section for intraarticular block Digital blocks Lower extremity ?Popliteal block Ankle block Make reference to arthrocentesis section for intraarticular block Digital blocks SECTION 2 - Reduction Maneuvers Basic principles of reduction maneuvers The 3 point principle Exaggerating the deformity The value of traction Physeal injuries Shoulder & Elbow Glenohumeral dislocation Traction/countertraction Prone method Proximal humeral fracture dislocation Gentle reduction only Elbow dislocation Anterior Posterior Medial Lateral Forearm & Wrist Monteggia fracture Galeazzi fracture Both bone forearm fracture Distal radius fracture Volar displacement Dorsal displacement Perilunate/lunate dislocation Hand Metacarpal base fracture Metacarpal neck fracture Digital dislocation Pelvis Binder for APC-type pelvis Hip Posterior THA technique Leg and Thigh Knee dislocation Ankle Manual reduction Quigley traction Foot Hindfoot dislocations Midfoot dislocations Toe dislocations SECTION 3 - Splints and Casts BASICS Basic principles First do no harm Cast is a weapon No splint better than poorly made splint Tight splints What to immobilize One joint above-below a bone One bone above-below a joint Don?t immobilize more than needed What position to immobilize Extension, flexion, pronation, supination, intrinsic plus, equinus Emphasize anatomic basis for these positions, both in upper and lower extremity Bivalving When to bivalve Edema Patient compliance Suspicion of tight compartments Technique Wedging Forearm Tibia Cast removal Saw Cast splitter Materials Basic set-up in room Always have scissors in pocket Use of IV poles, tables, stretchers Cast padding ACE vs. Coban vs. Kerlix Cast vs. Splint Fiberglass vs. Plaster Ortho Glass vs. Plaster Waterproof vs. Conventional padding Weights Over the Counter splints Cock up splint Thumb spica splint Sling Cam walker Hard soled shoe Knee immobilizer Buddy straps/tape Cervical collars Splint production basics Use of Webril to measure length Importance of keeping Webril flat/smooth How to roll out Webril for splint to allow for fold-over How to unravel plaster rolls Activating plaster (water temperature, etc) Lamination Cast production basics Stockinette How to apply Webril Cuffs How to apply plaster Don?t be afraid to make a mess! Don?t be afraid to cover the patient so they don?t get messy! How to create turns UPPER EXTREMITY Shoulder Coaptation splint Technique 1 - Traditional Technique 2 (abbreviated) ? Stockinette modification ?Collar and cuff ?Sling and swathe ?Sling Arm Posterior elbow splint Technique 1 ? Tape struts Technique 2 (abbreviated) ? Plaster struts Long arm cast Forearm Sugar tong splint Thumb spica splint Short arm cast Thumb spica cast abbreviation Hand Ulnar Gutter splint Technique 1 ? One plaster Technique 2 (abbreviated) ? Two plaster volar/dorsal Technique 3 (abbreviated) ? Two plaster dorsal/ulnar Ulnar Gutter cast Radial Gutter splint (abbreviated from ulnar gutter technique) Radial Gutter cast (abbreviated from ulnar gutter technique) Hand based splints (radial/ulnar gutter, thumb spica) Finger splints/straps PIP (buotonniere) Extension block Static splint DIP (mallet fracture/deformity) &lt
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: St. Louis : Mosby
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (colour)
• Subjects: 617.15; Splints (Surgery); Surgical plaster casts
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323878302
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