Cast with spaced-apart ribs

Details Cast with spaced-apart ribs Cast with spaced-apart ribs

1987-01-06

1988-08-30

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 87R, A61F 504

Patent

active

047668903

ABSTRACT:
An improved cast comprising an array of spaced-apart support ribs for immobilizing a fracture site. The ribs are held in place by first and second straps and casting tape encircling the rib grid. The rib array includes laterally aligned tape fasteners which provide visual indicia for wrapping the casting tape about the rib array and hold the casting tape in place during hardening. The rib array provides a lightweight cast which allows light and air to impinge upon the fracture site so as to enhance healing and preclude moisture-induced cast deterioration and skin irritation.

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