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New Zealand Medical Services in Middle East and Italy

Splinting

Splinting

Fractured femurs were generally evacuated in Thomas splints, with posterior plaster slabs and circular plaster bandages incorporated with the splint, giving excellent stability and comfortable travelling. Fractured arms generally had light plaster splints applied. Fractured spines were sent down in body plasters. Difficulties were encountered in applying these plasters, and also plaster spicas, without a plaster table.