| 摘要 |
A device or assemblage for effecting immobilization, support, healing and repair of body areas such as displaced or injured bone structure. More particularly, the invention relates to an orthopedic device and method which are simpler, faster and more complete than any known means or technique for a related purpose. Of considered prime importance is the fact that the special cast structure of the invention permits direct and immediate access to the affected body area at all times, after the cast is formed, for any purpose such as inspection or treatment. Contrary to this advantage, conventional plaster cast or known cast forming tapes, wound around an appendage, do not permit such action but require removal of the cast by cutting, a delicate and time-consuming procedure, unpleasant to the subject. The present device eliminates entirely the necessity of cutting the cast for its removal, even after the rehabilitation period. Other structural and functional advantages relate to splint-cast adaptability, an improved healing environment, a choice of cast-forming materials, etc. The term "cast" as used herein is generally intended to cover a splint also and the latter will not be repeated each time.
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