Lower Extremity Fracture Bracing

Synopsis
Looks at the background and aims of functional bracing and demonstrates the correct measurements, fabrication and fitting of a femoral fracture brace, including instructions for correct alignment of knee and hip hinges, and also of a tibial brace. Discusses handling characteristics, heating temperature etc. of SAN-SPLINT thermoplastic splinting materials.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 21 min.
Year of production
1984
Availability
Free loan
Uses
Occupational therapists, physiotherapists. *BMA/BLITHE
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
bone; bone fractures; leg; orthopaedic medicine

Production Company

Name

KLP Media

Distributor

Name

Smith & Nephew Medical Film Library

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