What is a Thermoplastic Splint and How Does It Actually Work?

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Thermoplastic splint sheets are one of the trendiest ortho-prosthetic devices that have been seen in the market. They are lightweight and easy to use.

Thermoplastic splints can be used for a variety of conditions e.g. fractured or sprained ankle, fracture or dislocation, a broken bone, and other injuries. The three main types of thermoplastic splints are low-temperature, self-expanding, and heat-activated thermoplastic splint.

A low-temperature thermoplastic splint is a lightweight device that is placed on a fracture or dislocation to help stabilize the area until it heals naturally over time without surgery or cast placement. A self-expanding thermoplastic ortho-prosthetic device is...
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