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Performance Steps
c. Place stack of ( 5) plaster sheets next to the measured length , cut off excess amount and
place on work cart/station.
NOTE: Discard excessive material in the trash receptacle.

10. Apply stockinette to patient's injured leg.(figure 3-x)

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Stockinette is optional-When applied rolled it on

a. Position the patient's injured ankle at a 90 degree angle to the tibia.
NOTE: There are several ways to obtain a 90 degree angle. The patient could maintain the position,
nursing personnel or family member can assist, a T stand, or thigh holder could be used, or the
patient could be placed in the prone position It is the technician preference.
b. Hold open sides of the stockinette.
c. Instruct patient to place injured foot in the opening.
d. Roll stockinette on injured ankle/leg from 1 inch distal to the toes to 2 inches proximal to the
knee.
NOTE: The patient may assist in rolling up the stockinette past the knee.
e. Pinch the stockinette at the base of the tibia/fibula and cut a 45 degree angle.
NOTE: Cutting the stockinette reduces the chance of pressure sores developing from the stockinette
rubbing or bunching up under the cast.
11. Measure patient's injured ankle w/ goniometer. (Refer to Figure 3-x).

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