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ORTHOPEDIC DISORDERS, THERAPEUTIC MEASURES IN ORTHOPEDIC DISORDERS -…

- - - - Arm cast
      - Leg cast
      - Body cast
    - - Stockinette
      - Mollelast bandages
      - Warm water
      - Softban orthopaedic padding
      - Gloves and elastoplast
    - - Immobilize and support the injured limbi
      - Used to help relieve pain
      - Prevents further injury
    - - Compartment syndrome
      - Pressure sores due to bed rest.
      - Stiffness of cast
      - Muscle atrophy
    - - Refers to hydrated calcium sulphate that solidifies when added to water forming a hydrated calcium sulphate.
- - - - Used in early dentition
      - Decreases the severity of the case
      - Favorable jaw growth
      - Can be worn at night
    - - Duration of treatment s prolonged
      - Can not be used by adults
    - - Refers to the use of teeth as handles to transmit forces to underlying skeletal muscles.
    - - Oral screen
      - Lip bumber
      - Twin-block appliance
      - Frankel appliance
      - Herbst appliance
- - - - Weight is used to pull on traction and the amount of weight must not be more than the skin can tolerate.
      - Weights must not be removed and must hang freely
      - Traction is used on limbs, skin is assessed for circulation disturbances.
      - The patient must be on bed rest and in alignment.
      - Used to control muscle spasms and immobilize the fracture
    - - Used to treat femur, tibia and cervical spine.
      - Pins are inserted through bone distal avoiding blood vessels, muscles, joints and tendons:
      - It's applied to the bone directly by using metal pins and wires.