Casting is a common treatment used in orthopedics to immobilize and support a bone or joint following an injury. There are several types of cast used in orthopedics, each with its own unique properties and uses. The following are some of the most common types of casts used in orthopedics: Plaster of Paris cast This […]
The plaster room is a specialized area within an orthopedic clinic or in the Emergency Department where patients receive casts or splints for the treatment of bone and joint injuries. The plaster room is equipped with all the necessary materials and equipment to create custom casts and splints, and it is staffed by trained professionals
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ILN Interlocking nail, the most implant used for fixation of diaphyseal fractures of long bones, which has made the non-locking nail (e.g., K nail) almost obsolete despite its lower cost, simple technique, and less instrumentation Locking done by inserting screws from one cortex through holes in the nail up to the opposite cortex. When this
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ARTHROSCOPY surgery Console in Knee Joint surgery commonly performed minimally invasive procedure, where instruments are introduced into joints through a very small incision, enabling “key-hole” surgery. Used in the knee and elbow joint surgery in common Knee the most common Joint where arthroscopy is done, followed by the shoulder, but the ankle, hip, wrist, and
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The periosteal elevator is an instrument with handle and elevation angled or straight blade used to elevate the periosteum and used in surgery. Periosteum from the bone like farabeuf elevator Farabeuf elevator The instrument with handle, thumb rest with groove and blade, handle with serrated groove for grips to the surgeon while using. Blade with
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Plaster of Paris application in the orthopedic for stabilization and immobilization of the fractured bone. Chemical Formula of plaster of Paris CaSO4.1/2 H2O Hemihydrated salt of calcium sulfate The Exothermic reaction takes place in the formation of hard POP application. For plaster of paris formula Plaster of Paris with chemical formula CaSO4.1/2 H2O contact with
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Surgical bone Plates made of stainless, Vitallium or titanium types The orthopedics surgical bone plates used in correction and reunion of the fractured bone with the help of screws. The surgeon prefers the correct plates according to the patient’s body and bone types. The plates were available in different size and shapes for the fixation
Mallet used in orthopedic, ENT, Neurosurgery etc To drive the nail and screw into bones The head consists of a heavy, blunt, smooth surface with the cylinder-shaped head. Handle with good grip and flat in cross section Also used in dissection and resection of bones like spinal and nasal bone. Mainly used with osteotome and
Chisel instruments used to cut the tissue, dissect the tissue. In some of the case, it is used to excise the tissue. The chisel meaning a flat-bladed sharp instrument with a beveled cutting edge and a handle with a hammer or mallet used to cut or shape wood, stone, metal, bone, and cartilage in orthopedic
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Screw and Types used in Bone Fixation: Screws used in the Fixation of the small fracture and reconnection of the fractured bone using plates. The main purpose of the screws fixes in orthopedics, dental and maxillofacial surgery, etc. Read more about lag screws, cannulated screw and other types In some of the Neurosurgery Screws used
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