title: A protective orthoplast splint in the treatment of a patient with Colles' fracture by external fixation.
abstract: Discussion is provided of an Orthoplast splint that was used to aid in the successful treatment of a mentally deficient patient who had sustained a fracture in the distal forearm, which was managed by external fixation. This splint is advocated for the treatment of various types of uncooperative patients. Although this splint has not been tried in the treatment of children, it appears likewise applicable for a noncompliant youngster.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Northport, New York 11768.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Pesco
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Altner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003100:Colles' Fracture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011108:Polymers; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints; D013729:Terpenes
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; D013729:Terpenes; C008715:orthoplast