Alternative Method to Long Arm Casting
In the realm of orthopedic care, the long arm cast has been the gold standard for treating elbow and forearm fractures and other injuries, providing the necessary immobilization and support for proper healing. As medical professionals, we continually strive to discover new, innovative solutions that better serve our patients. With ActivArmor, patients can embrace their active lifestyles while still ensuring effective recovery and support.
What is a Long Arm Cast?
Arm casts are medical devices used to immobilize and protect an injured limb, particularly following fractures or surgical procedures. Traditional long arm casts, made from plaster or fiberglass, encase the arm from the hand to the upper arm, ensuring that the bones and soft tissues remain stationary to facilitate proper healing.
Utilized for upper arm, elbow or forearm
Extends from upper arm to hand
Stabilizes muscles and tendons post-surgery
The Role of Traditional Long Arm Casting
Stabilizing Fractures: Preventing movement at the fracture site to promote bone healing.
Supporting Soft Tissues: Maintaining alignment of ligaments, tendons and muscles post-injury or surgery.
Preventing Further Injury: Shielding the injured area from external forces that could exacerbate the damage.
Traditional long arm casting comes with several challenges, such as hygiene issues, limited mobility and patient discomfort.
A Modern Solution: ActivArmor Long Arm Cast
As we advance into the 21st century, the demands for maintaining mobility and an active lifestyle have driven the need for more innovative solutions. Advancements in medical technology have introduced alternative methods that offer both functional and aesthetic benefits.
The fracture care immobilization market has been disrupted by 3D Technology, offering a cutting-edge solution that meets these contemporary demands. The market leader is ActivArmor, a customizable, 3D-printed cast that is revolutionizing the field of orthopedics. This modern alternative enhances comfort and hygiene, perfectly catering to the dynamic needs of today's patients.
ActivArmor Benefits
1. Customization & Precision Fit
ActivArmor casts are tailored to the patient's anatomy using advanced 3D scanning technology. This ensures a precise fit, enhancing comfort and optimizing immobilization. Unlike traditional casts, ActivArmor can be customized for specific injuries and patient needs, promoting a more active and comfortable recovery.
2. Superior Hygiene
ActivArmor's casts allow patients to wash and sanitize their skin while immobilized, significantly improving their quality of life. This feature helps reduce viral transmissions and prevents complications from moisture buildup.
3. Access to skin
The design of ActivArmor casts allows for easy observation and treatment of the skin and incision sites during healing. This reduces the risk of complications and infections by enabling timely intervention and care.
4. Breathable
The open lattice structure of ActivArmor casts ensures that moisture and bacteria are not trapped against the skin. This breathable design reduces patient discomfort and the risk of skin breakdown, promoting better overall skin health during the recovery process
5. Adjustable
ActivArmor casts can be tightened or loosened to accommodate changes in swelling. This adjustability helps reduce the incidence of malunions or compartment syndrome, ensuring a safer and more effective healing process.
6. Increased Mobility & Comfort
The lightweight and ergonomic design of ActivArmor casts enables greater mobility compared to traditional long arm casts. Patients can perform daily activities with less hindrance, contributing to a more active and comfortable recovery process. The design can be adjusted to minimize pressure points, further enhancing patient comfort.
7. Radiographic Compatibility
ActivArmor's radiolucent design allows X-rays and other imaging studies to be performed without removing the cast. This enables continuous monitoring of the healing process without disrupting the immobilization.
ActivArmor is not just a technological advancement. It is a step forward in improving patient outcomes and quality of life during the recovery process.
