An orthopedic cast, or simply cast, is a shell, frequently made from plaster or fiberglass, that encases a limb (or, in some cases, large portions of...
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framework. Forms of plaster have several other uses. In medicine, plaster orthopedic casts are still often used for supporting set broken bones. In dentistry...
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earthworms Cast of the eye, a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object Orthopedic cast, a protective...
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A hip spica cast is a sort of orthopedic cast used to immobilize the hip or thigh. It is used to facilitate healing of injured hip joints or of fractured...
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A cast saw is an oscillating saw used to remove orthopedic casts. Instead of a rotating blade, cast saws use a sharp, small-toothed blade rapidly oscillating...
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Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (alternative spelling orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal...
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period during which crutches are usually required to aid mobility. An orthopedic cast is much less common today as newer, more stable procedures and better...
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The Diamond Arm (section Cast)
news item about Swiss smugglers who tried to transport jewels in an orthopedic cast. The boss of a black market ring (known only as "The Chief") wants...
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(metalworking). Casting may also refer to: Casting, forming a protective orthopedic cast Casting, a process in sculpture of converting plastic materials into...
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Vega. During the match, Hart wore an orthopedic cast on his left arm. The match ended when Hart hit Vega with his cast then applied the Sharpshooter, defeating...
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