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Performance Steps
b. With opposite hand unroll the plaster/fiberglass 1/2 -1 inch and grasp the edge with thumb,
index and middle fingers.
NOTE: Placing the thumb under the forward edge of the roll can also be used.
c. Place plaster/fiberglass roll in bucket of tepid water and remove when bubbles cease to rise.
CAUTION: Removing the casting material when bubbles are present ensures dry spots will be visible
during application. Dry spots cause integrity break down of the cast.
d. Squeeze the roll together ( do not wring the roll ).
NOTE: To evenly distribute the water and prevent telescoping of the roll during application gently
squeeze the roll inward.
e. Place the edge of the casting material at the distal aspect of the tibia/fibula and begin
wrapping around the malleolus two rotations.

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Apply casting material at the distal end of foot or at the malleolus

NOTE: The technician may also start 1 inch distal to the edge of the webril.(Refer to Figure 3-x)
f. Continue down the foot ending 1/2 inch distal edge to the webril , back up the leg ending 1/2
inch from the proximal edge of the webril.( Refer to Figure 3-x).

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