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serial casting

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Serial casting
A series of casts designed to gradually move a limb into a more functional position.
Mentioned in: Cerebral Palsy

serial casting,
the process of using a sequence of casts to progressively correct a deformity.


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My bones are growing but my muscles aren't so to stop my bones twisting any more, I have to go into serial casting and hopefully this will help me to do my walk.
Moseley AM, Hassett LM, Leung J, Clare JS, Herbert RD and Harvey LA (2008): Serial casting versus positioning for the treatment of elbow contractures in adults with traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial.
Interventions for children with CP may include neuropharmacologic treatment, orthopedic surgery, serial casting and splinting, and occupational and physical therapy.
 
 
 
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