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Nooruddin Sadruddin1, Muhammad Amin Chinoy, Muhammad Imran Javed

  • 1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|July 12, 2007
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Soaking plaster casts in water offers a child-friendly alternative to electric saws for orthopedic splint removal. This gentle method proved effective and satisfactory for neonates and parents, with an average removal time of 25 minutes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Biomaterials in medicine

Background:

  • Plaster of Paris casts are standard orthopedic splints.
  • Electric saws used for cast removal can cause patient distress, especially in children.
  • Water softens Plaster of Paris, suggesting a potential alternative removal method.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of water-based Plaster of Paris cast removal in pediatric patients.
  • To explore a less frightening alternative to traditional cast removal techniques for neonates and young children.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized water immersion to soften Plaster of Paris casts for removal.
  • Applied this method to neonates undergoing serial casting for conditions like clubfeet.

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  • Documented patient/parent satisfaction and time taken for removal.

    • Main Results:

    • The water-based removal method was highly effective with no reported failures.
    • The majority of patients and parents expressed satisfaction with the procedure.
    • The average duration for cast removal using this technique was 25 minutes.

    Conclusions:

    • Water immersion is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated method for removing Plaster of Paris casts in pediatric patients.
    • This technique offers a significant improvement in patient comfort and experience, particularly for neonates.
    • Home-based cast removal using water may be a feasible option, reducing the need for clinical visits and associated anxiety.