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Upon successful


                       completion of this module,


                       students will have a


                       foundational understanding

                       regarding:



                       ✓   Define the key functional goals of or thopedic casting,

                           including immobilization, protection, alignment, and suppor t
                           for healing.
                       ✓   Identify common clinical applications of casting, such as

                           fractures, tendon injuries, and post-surgical immobilization.
                       ✓   Explain how casting facilitates fracture healing through

                           callus for mation and mineralization.
                       ✓   Describe the relationship bet ween proper casting

                           techniques and the prevention of complications like
                           malunion or ner ve compromise.
                       ✓   Demonstrate the appropriate selection of casting materials


                           and designs based on specific injur y t ypes (e.g., hinged vs.
                           rigid casts).
                       ✓   Illustrate the role of casts in managing swelling and

                           reducing pain in acute injur y scenarios.
                       ✓   Differentiate bet ween functional and traditional casts in

                           ter ms of their application to patient recover y.
                       ✓   Assess the effectiveness of casting inter ventions in


                           maintaining anatomical alignment and promoting long-ter m
                           biomechanical stabilit y.
                       ✓   Understand appropriate casting strategies that optimize

                           healing and minimize complications.
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