Pediatric Splinting Objectives At the end of the lecture the student will: » Understand the history of splinting » Understand classification and nonmenclature of splints…

1. AO SEC Trauma May, 15-17, Chittagong. Welcome 2. Prof. Muhammad Shahiduzzaman Head, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Dhaka Medical College Hospital 3. Definition…

ORTHOSIS Definition An orthosis is an external device applied on the body to limit motion, correct deformity, reduce axial loading, or improve function in a certain segment…

MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE MODALITIES Management of musculoskeletal problems includes the use of casts, traction, artificial joint replacement and surgery. Health teaching is crucial…

Plaster of Paris (POP) Muhammad Abdelghani Historical Perspective 9th century AD: Arab physicians used strips of linen soaked in a mixture of lime and egg white which would…

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Slide 1 Ankylosing spondylitis Wirman Halim 20080310185 Anatomy of the spine Introduction Ankylosing spondylitis (AS, from Greek ankylos, stiff; spondylos, vertebrae),…

Care of a Patient with Cast Care of a Patient with Cast Grace C. Espino RN, MAN Cast Is a rigid external immobilizing device that is molded to the contours of the body. Generally…

1. Dr.Rajiv Shah ‘Foot &Ankle Orthopaedics’ Foot & Ankle Surgeon President, Indian Foot & Ankle Society 1 2. 2 Aetiology Idiopathic Post trauma Post polio…

Slide 1 Biomechanical interventions in the management of knee osteoarthritis: the role of orthosis (braces) Martin van der Esch, PhD Slide 2 An orthosis is an external device…