Casts, Splints, and Support Bandages: Nonoperative Treatment and Perioperative 
Protection provides an extensive overview of the history, principles, methods, 
and techniques for applying a modern plaster or synthetic cast. The book 
comprises three sections:

• The Principles of Casting section outlines the basic principles of casting 
  and splinting, the physical properties of cast materials, and socioeconomic 
  considerations
• The Guidelines section explores nonoperative treatment for fractures, 
  ligament, nerve, and soft-tissue injuries, overload injuries, and infections, in 
  the upper and lower extremities and the spine
• Finally, the Techniques section provides step-by-step descriptions on 
  55 individual cast, splint, orthosis, and bandaging techniques, presented in 
  high quality online video, and as stills with explanatory captions.

AOTrauma is proud to bring you this incredibly important and 
comprehensive text, which will be of interest to a wide range of medical 
professionals including trauma and orthopedic surgeons, specialist cast 
technicians, rural doctors, residents in training, and ORP. It is the ideal 
resource for any busy hospital or orthopedic/trauma 
practice.