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orthoplast

low temperature thermoplastic transpolyisoprene used for molded splints

Also Known As:

Rubber, synthetic

Networked: 7 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - orthoplast: 7
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - orthoplast: 7
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - orthoplast: 7
Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - orthoplast: 7

Experts

1.	Brey, E: 1 article (03/2000)
2.	Chen, H C: 1 article (03/2000)
3.	Cheng, M H: 1 article (03/2000)
4.	Lian, S H: 1 article (03/2000)
5.	Su, S W: 1 article (03/2000)
6.	Wei, F C: 1 article (03/2000)

Related Diseases

1.	Scoliosis 02/01/1977 - "The use of a removable orthoplast jacket to treat scoliosis in 48 patients with cerebral palsy is described. " 01/01/1980 - "One method of treatment for scoliosis consists of using a custom-made plastic underarm jacket made of Orthoplast. "
2.	Ankle Injuries (Ankle Injury) 05/01/1979 - "This semirigid orthoplast support system for ankle injuries allows enough mobility for participation in most athletic events and yet protects healing and reorganizing ligamentous tissue. "
3.	Pain (Aches) 10/01/1999 - "Two methods were used to assess pain: constant pressure using a weighted Orthoplast sphere and full elbow extension to the limit of pain tolerance. "
4.	Hand Injuries (Hand Injury) 03/01/2000 - "Rubber bands, custom-made Orthoplast sheets, long-nose locking pliers, intestinal clamps, and a pneumatic tourniquet device were used for ischemic preconditioning on 13 patients who sustained severe hand injuries with reconstruction of pedicled groin flaps. "
5.	Colles' Fracture 01/01/1993 - "A protective orthoplast splint in the treatment of a patient with Colles' fracture by external fixation."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Plastics

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Splints (Splint)
2.	Tourniquets