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Generations of Orthopedic Cast or Plaster

Cast are supportive device used to help keep an injured bone in place while it heals ,It has number of generations. Nowadays there is rare use of bandages which is made from synthetic material. There are mainly six generations of casts, which are as follows: A. Ready to use bandage (Gypsona) B. Synthetic Fiberglass Cast C. Soft Synthetic Glass D. Synthetic Cast with wash-ability E. Thermoplastic Process F.  Absolute Washable Cast A. (1st Generation) Ready to use bandage (Gypsona): Gypsona, Plaster of Paris has been trusted expert for over 75 years. Ready to use bandage(Gypsona) is made from especially woven cloth with the finest quality . This bandage provides excellent stability and comfortability to wet bandage, it also allows smooth, pleasing and creamy plaster formula. This type of bandage ensures minimal fraying and loose threads during application and provides a smoother cast finish.  Cons: This requires more care than other types of cast, for example to bat