Method of forming an orthopedic cast

Details Method of forming an orthopedic cast Method of forming an orthopedic cast

1975-10-20

1977-04-26

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 89R, 264222, A61F 504

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active

040195058

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic cast made of a thermoplastic polyester having a melting point between 40.degree. C and 70.degree. C, particularly poly(epsilon-caprolactone) having a weight average molecular weight of over 30,000. The cast is formed of a continuous or foraminous sheet which is either solid polyester or polyester on a substrate which is not melted at the melting point of the polyester. The sheet is made plastic by heating in water of suitable temperature and then wrapping around the subject limb.

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patent: 3692023 (1972-09-01), Phillips et al.
patent: 3809600 (1974-05-01), Larson
patent: 3853124 (1974-12-01), Larson
patent: 3906943 (1975-09-01), Arluck

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