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bivalved cast |
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bivalved cast Etymology: L, bis + valva, valve a cast that is cut in half to detect or relieve pressure underneath, especially when a patient has decreased or no sensation in the portion of the body surrounded by the cast. "Windows" are often cut out of the cast over the pressure areas to assess circulation or open wounds under the cast. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of a constraint-induced movement therapy protocol, which we termed "Pediatric Constraint-Induced Therapy (Pediatric CI Therapy)," that: (1) was given more intensively than others have reported and more intensively than recommended for adults with chronic stroke and (2) involved the use of a full-arm, bivalved cast on the less affected UE throughout the 3-week intervention. |
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