COMPLICATIONS OF ACUTE ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURES: PDF OnlyCasting and Splinting: Prevention of ComplicationsPifer, Gerald MD Author Information Assistant Professor Orthopaedics Department of Orthopaedics Allegheny University Hospitals Allegheny General Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Topics in Emergency Medicine 22(3):p 48-54, September 2000. Buy Abstract Splints and casts, when applied properly, can provide excellent emergency and definitive care for patients with soft-tissue and fracture injuries. The proper use of splinting and casting materials will promote healing, prevent complications, and enhance patient satisfaction. © 2000 Aspen Publishers, Inc.
