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Casting
orthopedic
and

Orthopedics “orthos meaning “straight “correct ” ”
“child
disorders
back

• Ancient
◦ Casting
immobilize
of ,
as ”
2021
• Medieval
◦ During .
Renaissance
Vesalius
Parker , 2018 M
• 1 th
◦ The orthopedics
" ,
foundation
deformities
marked
lightweight
• 20 th
◦ The th

offering -
liners

1600
ancient Egyptians were among the first to use splints made from materials like linen and natural resins to immobilize fractures

Middle
Advancements in human anatomy studies enabled fracture management to more anatomically precise

19 th
Introduction of Plaster of Paris for cast application created lightweight , , rigid casts

20 th
Fiberglass offered an immobilization option that was lighter , durable and water -resistant

The
surgical
to
of
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