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[Plaster of Paris in hand surgery]
Bernd Hohendorff1, Marion Mühldorfer, Jörg van Schoonhoven
1Klinik für Handchirurgie, Rhön-Klinikum, Bad Neustadt an der Saale, Germany. bernd.hohendorff@hotmail.com
Operative Orthopadie Und Traumatologie
|January 9, 2010
Summary
Plaster of Paris is a cost-effective material for immobilizing the hand in both surgical and non-surgical treatments. This paper reviews common uses of plaster of Paris in hand surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Materials science
Context:
- Immobilization is crucial for hand conditions, both surgically and non-surgically.
- Plaster of Paris offers advantages in cost and moldability.
Purpose:
- To survey common applications of plaster of Paris in hand surgery.
- To highlight the benefits of plaster of Paris for hand immobilization.
Summary:
- Plaster of Paris is a frequently used material for hand immobilization.
- Its low cost and excellent moldability make it suitable for various hand surgical procedures.
- The paper details its common applications in this field.
Impact:
- Provides a resource for hand surgeons on the utility of plaster of Paris.
- Emphasizes the role of cost-effective materials in orthopedic treatments.
- Supports conservative and perioperative management strategies in hand surgery.
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