Posted: Mar 23 2012

Spica Cast Technique

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Video Description

An example of how a child is fitted with a Spica Cast after a hip reduction surgery. Narrated by Dr. Charles Price with the IHDI.
To learn more, visit us at: www.hipdysplasia.orgGill IP, Kolimarala V, Montgomery RJ. Application of hip spica cast using a box-and-bar technique. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2008 Nov;90(8):700. Level of Evidence: 5 - Other.
PMID: 19496225 (Link to Abstract)

1) Do you prefer plaster or fiberglass for spica casting?

Plaster

Fiberglass

plaster for acute reduction where molding is required or unstable hip. Fiberglass if stable. Use Gortex pantaloon if possible. Ct will tell you actual amount of abduction

pop plus fibre glass

Other

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