Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Flemish term or phrase:
gipsatelle
English translation:
splint or half cast
Added to glossary by
Suzi Griffiths
Oct 6, 2010 11:39
13 yrs ago
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Flemish term
gipsatelle
Flemish to English
Medical
Medical (general)
Please could someone explain if this is different from a plaster cast?
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splint or half cast
A splint (also called a half cast) is made from slabs of plaster that hold the injury still. A bandage is wrapped around the injury to hold the plaster slabs in place. Splints are often used in the emergency room. In most cases, the splint is soon replaced with another type of cast.
These are made open so that swelling does not result in the blood supply being compromised or nerves compressed.
These are made open so that swelling does not result in the blood supply being compromised or nerves compressed.
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