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Q4009 Cast superior sht arm adult plstr

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Also known as: adult short arm plaster cast, forearm plaster cast

Prefabricated short arm cast for adult patients made of plaster material. Covers forearm and wrist for immobilization below elbow.

Clinical Context

Indicated for adult patients with distal radius/ulna fractures, wrist sprains, or post-operative hand immobilization. Plaster provides excellent moldability but heavier and slower to dry than fiberglass.

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Specialties

OrthopedicsEmergency Medicine

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