New research from the University of Sydney in Australia suggests that broken ankles may heal faster and better if patients are fitted with removable splints or braces rather than the plaster cast. The ...

Removable splints and plaster casts appears to be equally safe and effective for treating minor "buckle" wrist fractures in children, researchers report in a new review of studies. However, a US ...

NovaCast a device that prevents infections, ulcers and even amputation of limbs, is 10 times lighter than traditional materials and allows good ventilation. The use of plaster splints for the ...

A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

The College of Engineering, Pune (CoEP), has developed a patented hybrid orthopaedic splint that can be used as an instant plaster on fractured limb to ensure the broken bone stays in normal position ...

Is that icon of medicine, the plaster cast, about to be superseded as the best way to heal a broken ankle? The latest evidence suggests that ankles may heal faster and better if patients are fitted ...

The biomedical technology centre at the Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay (IIT-B) has announced the development of more than 20 low-cost medical inventions, including affordable walking calipers ...

NovaCast is a device that prevents infections, ulcers and even amputation of limbs, is ten times lighter than the traditional material and allows a good ventilation. NovaCast is a device that prevents ...

The orthotic devices, casts and splints market will witness a CAGR of 6.2% between 2022 and 2024, according to a latest report by ESOMAR-certified market research firm Future Market Insights.