Casting and Splinting (Supplies & Equipment) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019

Casting and Splinting (Supplies & Equipment) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019

Cast and splint is an orthopedic device utilized for the protection and support of fractured bone and joint. Cast and splint is helpful to immobilize the injured limb and joint until it fully heals. Cast is more effective and supportive for the protection of injured bone and limb as compared to splint. Splint is also called as half cast which is faster and easier to use as compared with casting. Splint is less supportive than cast and are available in many different size and shape. Cast and splint are widely utilized in orthopedic surgery worldwide and are made from fiberglass or plaster. Cast and splint made from fiberglass are more effective and accurate as compared with plaster due to less weight, durability, porous nature and available in variety of colors. Advantage associated with plaster cast and splint is that it is less expensive as compared with fiberglass cast and splint. Before utilization of cast and splint skin should be covered with padding (cotton) which act as a protective layer for skin. For a speedy recovery it is necessary to take proper care of the splint and cast that keeps the splint or cast dry, avoid contact with dirt, do not trim the splint or cast and inspect the splint or cast regularly. There are lot of custom made splint or cast available in the market that are widely utilized in various orthopedic surgeries. Car and bike accident are in the rise globally and it is considered as the most common cause of orthopedic surgery. Most of the orthopedic surgeries are performed for the treatment of bone fracture and joint replacement. World Health Organization (WHO) stated that approximately 1.24 million deaths occur in the world due to traffic accident every year. In addition, fatal and non fatal accidents are also rising significantly and it will also account for the growth of the global casting and...