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Mu2 - External Support Options (Cast Application (Stirrups (Retain cast in…
Mu2 - External Support Options
Splints
Short-term/adjunctve support
Radius & ulnar
Distal hock
Applyover cast padding conforming bandage
Spoon at bottom (towards the foot)
Anatomical moulded splints
Thermoplastic material
Stronger & lighter than PoP
Needs to be hot before its mouldable
Can be awkard
Casts
Plaster of Paris
Cheap
Easy to apply
Conforms well
Takes 8+ hours to dry fully
Radiodence
Cant x-ray through
HEavy to wear
Raely used in small animal medicine
Fibreglass/resin
Light & strong
Don't soften when wet
Conforms well
Sets rapidly
Radiolucent
Need oscillating saw for removal
Cast applicaiton
Reduce fracture
Maintain during cast application
Immobilise joint above fracture
Immobilise limb in a normal standing position
Include the tows (+/- pads)
Fracture reduction
Most fractures are overridden
Muscle contraction & spasm
Slow & steady traction
Bend fracture to engage ends
Straighten bone to achieve final reduction
Cast Application
Stirrups
Retain cast in possition
Help maintain reduction
Read instruciton
Padding
Dont over pad limb
Causes decreas fit & pressure sores
Cotton wool synthetic cast padding
Apply with 50% overlap
8 layers
Dont allow animal to walk until cast is cured
Check limb alignment/reduction radiographically
Apply water proof overwrap