Air Cast vs. Yeso

Air Cast vs. Yeso

Los huesos rotos son parte de la vida de muchas personas, pero la medicina está encontrando nuevas y mejores formas de curación de los huesos de manera más efectiva y con menos inconvenientes para los pacientes. Uno de los métodos que los médicos han ideado es el lanzamiento de aire. Un yeso al aire tiene el mismo propósito que un yeso o un yeso de fibra de vidrio, pero con beneficios adicionales que lo hacen una alternativa muy popular.

Reparto de aire

Un lanzamiento de aire consiste en dos proyectiles de plástico duraderos, cada uno con un bolsillo de aire dentro. Las bolsas de aire van a ambos lados de la extremidad lesionada, con correas de soporte para mantener el yeso en su lugar. Los bolsillos de aire se pueden inflar usando tubos, o simplemente inflándolos con la boca. Los moldes de aire ayudan con los mismos tipos de lesiones que los moldes de yeso sólido o fibra de vidrio.

Yeso

El yeso fue una vez un material de fundición popular, pero ha sido tomado por fibra de vidrio porque se cree que es un mejor material. Un yeso está hecho de yeso y gasa, colocando el hueso en su lugar mientras el material está mojado y manteniéndolo en su lugar una vez que se seca y se endurece. Un yeso inmoviliza el hueso lesionado durante el proceso de curación, que generalmente dura alrededor de seis semanas.

Usos

Tanto los yesos de aire como los yesos se usan para tratar huesos rotos. Están diseñados para inmovilizar el descanso, manteniéndolo en su lugar para que pueda sanar adecuadamente.

Los yesos se usan solo para huesos rotos, pero los moldes de aire tienen una variedad más amplia de usos. Los moldes de aire pueden usarse para descansos, esfuerzos y protección posquirúrgica, lo que los ha hecho muy populares en consultorios médicos y hospitales.

Beneficios

Tanto los moldes de yeso como los moldes de aire tienen beneficios. Los yesos se aplican a la lesión de forma permanente, lo que permite que el hueso se cure correctamente sin interrupción. El yeso terminado es extremadamente duro y difícil de romper a menos que se golpee con mucha fuerza.

Los moldes de aire son extraíbles y permiten que el paciente se duche y nade. Los moldes de aire se pueden inflar a un nivel de comodidad o necesidad.

Desventajas

La principal desventaja de un yeso es la incapacidad de estar cerca de la humedad. Si un yeso se moja, puede volverse suave o comenzar a moldearse en el interior. Las escayolas también pueden romperse si son golpeadas o caídas. Debido a que no hay circulación de aire debajo de un yeso, el paciente puede tener llagas y problemas en la piel mientras la tiene puesta.

El principal problema de los cilindros de aire es que, debido a que son extraíbles, los pacientes corren el riesgo de volver a aplicarlos de forma incorrecta, lo que podría evitar que el hueso se cure correctamente.
Air Cast vs. Yeso

FAQ - 💬

❓ Is an air cast the same as a walking boot?

👉 Unlike the standard walking boots, the Air Cast Boot surrounds the regions of the leg that are covered in a comfortable and “supportive” air cushion. These boots are also much easier to adjust to provide a customized fit and comfortable support.

❓ What are the three types of casts?

👉 Types of casts

  • Plaster cast. This is made from gauze and plaster strips soaked in water. ...
  • Synthetic cast. This is made from fiberglass or plastic strips. ...
  • Cast brace. This is made of hard plastic. ...
  • Splint (also called a half cast). This is made from slabs of plaster or fiberglass that hold the injury still.

❓ Which plaster is best for fracture?

👉 Fiberglass is the better choice in case the limb must be X-rayed during the healing process. It is also available in a variety of colors. Plaster costs less than fiberglass and is more malleable (is more easily shaped) than fiberglass in certain cases.

❓ What is a air cast?

👉 What is an Air Cast? An air cast is a medical device that encases a healing body part in a cushioned casing, reducing pain and promoting healing. Typically, it consists of two basic components, an air-filled splint that is surrounded by a hardened exterior shell.

❓ When should you wear an Aircast?

👉 The Aircast boot walker is used to provide support after severe ankle sprains, foot fractures and foot or ankle surgery. It's also used to manage oedema.

❓ How do you walk in an Aircast boot without crutches?

👉 Pick up your walking boot, and undo (don't just loosen) all the Velcro straps from top to bottom, so the boot has a long opening at the front. Place the open boot behind your relevant leg, and then cautiously slide your foot and ankle backwards into it, without flexing your joint.

❓ How many types cast?

👉 There are two main types of casts, plaster and fiberglass.

❓ What are the 4 types of splints?

👉 Splint Types

  • Long leg posterior splint.
  • Stirrup splint.
  • Posterior ankle splint.

❓ Can a fracture heal without a cast?

👉 Technically speaking, the answer to the question “can broken bones heal without a cast?” is yes. Assuming conditions are just right, a broken bone can heal without a cast. However, (and very importantly) it doesn't work in all cases. Likewise, a broken bone left to heal without a cast may heal improperly.

❓ How long does a fracture take to heal?

👉 How Long Does a Fracture Take to Heal? Most fractures heal in 6-8 weeks, but this varies tremendously from bone to bone and in each person based on many of the factors discussed above. Hand and wrist fractures often heal in 4-6 weeks whereas a tibia fracture may take 20 weeks or more.

❓ How long do you wear an Aircast?

👉 DO wear your sock and boot any time you are on your feet. DO spend about 2 to -3 hours each day with your ankle elevated above the level of your heart.

❓ What is an air cast?

👉 An air cast serves the same purpose as a plaster or fiberglass cast, but with added benefits that make it a very popular alternative. Broken bones are part of many peoples’ lives, but medicine is finding new and improved ways of healing bones more effectively, and with less inconvenience to the patients.

❓ What are the disadvantages of an air cast?

👉 The main problem with air casts is that because they are removable, patients risk reapplying them improperly, which might keep the bone from healing properly. The major disadvantage to a plaster cast is the inability to be around moisture.

❓ Can I use air cast boots instead of a cast?

👉 It is important to note, however, that Air Cast Boots are intended only for minor injuries and should not be used in place of a cast for treating major injuries such as ligament damage or broken/fractured bones. For this reason, Air Cast Boots are also often used as a transition between a hard cast and no cast at all.

❓ What is the difference between plaster and air casts?

👉 Plaster casts are used only for broken bones, but air casts have a wider variety of uses. Air casts can be used for breaks, strains, and post-surgical protection, which has made them very popular in doctor’s offices and hospitals.

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