POP (Plaster of Paris) Application
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform the doctor about allergies or prior reactions to plaster materials.
- Keep the injured area clean and free from lotions or creams.
- Arrange transportation, as mobility may be limited post-application.
- Discuss any pre-existing circulation or nerve issues with the physician.
Care During the Procedure
- Wet plaster bandages are carefully molded over the padded limb for support.
- Ensure proper alignment of bones confirmed by X-ray before setting.
- Monitor circulation and nerve function during cast application.
- Maintain clean technique to reduce the risk of skin complications or infection.
Care After the Procedure
- Keep the cast dry and avoid inserting objects inside it.
- Monitor for swelling, numbness, discoloration, or increasing pain around the cast edges.
- Attend follow-up appointments for X-rays and cast adjustments.
- Begin physiotherapy after removal to restore movement and strength.
Eligibility
- Patients with fractures requiring immobilization to maintain bone alignment.
- Individuals with soft tissue injuries needing protection during healing.
- People recovering from minor surgical procedures where rigid support is necessary.
- Those needing a non-surgical method to stabilize injured limbs effectively.
- Inform the doctor about allergies or prior reactions to plaster materials.
- Keep the injured area clean and free from lotions or creams.
- Arrange transportation, as mobility may be limited post-application.
- Discuss any pre-existing circulation or nerve issues with the physician.
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KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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