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What is a Thermoplastic Splint sheet and How Does it Work?

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What is a Thermoplastic Splint sheet and How Does it Work?

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A thermoplastic splint sheet is made from either a thermoplastic material or a thermoset material. Thermoplastic splints are used as temporary casts that can be left on for short-term treatment.

Thermal expansion and contraction create rigidity, which creates a rigid barrier to movement. The thermoplastic sheet is lined with a porous layer to allow the tissue surrounding the injury to breathe and drain other fluids, without compromising the integrity of the cast.

Low-temperature thermoset splints are made from a polymer resin that hardens once it is exposed to heat, so they can be molded into various shapes for individual applications or customized orthopedic casts with their unique shape and size. Thermoset materials are typically more durable than thermoplastics because they stay flexible even when cold.

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