BODYCAST - THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CSOT

BODY CAST is published three times per year and it strives to be the most complete journal for the Orthopaedic Technologist. There are many pertinent topics covered in each issue, and just to give you a taste, some of the most recent articles from the past years are highlighted below.

Commencing in 2013 the journal will be published two times per year.

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BODY CAST ABSTRACTS
Spring 2013
Guatemala
Obesity in paediatric orthopaedics - Challenges of a supersized epidemic
Below-elbow cast for metaphyseal bothbone fractures of the distal forearm in children:
A randomized multicentre study
DECEMBER 2012
More than growing pains: Overuse injuries in paediatric and adolescent athletes Apophysitis or avulsion of the fifth metatarsal
Severe weather warnings predict fracture epidemics
SUMMER 2012
Registered Orthopaedic Technologists: Skilled hands in the front lines
Functional bracing for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures
The "art" of orthopaedics
SPRING 2012
Ball thrower's fracture: Mid-distal third fractures of the humerus during throwing
One on one with Dr. Augusto Sarmiento
FALL 2011
Compartment syndrome of lower leg associated with undisplaced fibula fracture
A spiritual look at the work of an orthopaedic technologist
SUMMER 2011
A pneumatic air cast walker leads to a below knee amputation-A high-pressured case
Differential diagnosis - Child abuse or bone disorder
SPRING 2011
Standards in cast application for paediatric care
Distal radius fractures - Closed reduction and casting
FALL 2010
The effects of casting on skin conditions
The diabetic foot-A team effort
SUMMER 2010
Strong and light plaster casts?
The invention of the Balkan beam frame
SPRING 2010
Orthopaedic Sense and Solutions CSOT 2010 Conference
Colles' fracture: Dorsal splint or complete cast during the first 10 days?
WINTER 2010
A history of the management of wounds in open fractures and joint infections
FALL 2009
Kenya medical mission
The other side of the fence
SUMMER 2009
Supracondylar fractures require treatment on the same day
SPRING 2009
The physiological cost of restricted weight bearing
How accurate and reliable are doctors in estimating fracture angulation?
WINTER 2009
Plaster cast immobilization during air travel-Analysis of current practice and aircraft-simulated experimental study
FALL 2008
Pediatric casting:
Making the experience more enjoyable for young patients
A fall from Frye's Leap:
Multiple hand injuries pose treatment challenges
SUMMER 2008
Life on wheels: Before the invention of the wheelchair, paralyzed people were forced to roll with the punches
Splitting plaster with a scalpel blade: A safe way to allow easy splitting of a plaster
SPRING 2008
Examining congenital clubfoot treatment
2008 CSOT Convention:  The Cutting Edge of Orthopaedic Technology
Winter 2008
Bone Cancer
Casting the third metacarpal
Short-arm cast approach has advantages and disadvantages
Fall 2007
Editorial - Do You Have the Write Stuff ?
Extensor pollicis longus entrapment after Smith's fracture
Subtle Lisfranc complex injury: When not to trust normal X-rays
Summer 2007
Weber B ankle fracture : An unnecessary fracture clinic burden
Orthopaedic Essentials: See What's Possible An educational opportunity
Spring 2007
Understanding the handling characteristics of casting material
Fusion of the first MTPJ
Winter 2007
External fixation in the management of distal radius fractures
Removing casts with ease
Fall 2006
Beware the cast syndrome
Anserine bursitis - An under-diagnosed, easily treatable cause of knee pain
The cost of plantar pain - Expensive procedures could be avoided
Summer 2006
Clinical experiences with a new waterproof cast padding.
Managing distal and humeral shaft fractures
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Spring 2006
22nd convention of the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists
Elastic Bandages: How tight is too tight?
Patient and technologist safety in the cast room and clinic
Winter 2006
Orthopaedic Oncology
Ankle Arthroplasty
Alternative immobilization using FRC for the diabetic foot
Fall 2005
THE ART OF CASTING: A THESIS ON CAST IMMOBILIZATION
INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS: A morbid cottage industry sprung up around the corpse-crazy anatomists of yesteryear
Summer 2005
A prospective evaluation of patient experiences and skin conditions during and after cast immobilization
Chopart fractures
Spring 2005
Axial ulnar carpometacarpal disruption
Immediate full-weight-bearing mobilization for repaired Achilles tendon ruptures: A pilot study
Winter 2005
Fibreglass toe platform cast
The danger in a handshake – An unusual case of ulnar collateral ligament rupture
Trauma care systems in Canada
Fall 2004
Calcaneal fractures: The benefit of operative treatment
Fibreglass dust and its potential as a health hazard during cast removal
Summer 2004
Cast Window
Nonoperative care of the os calcis fracture
Case Report: Sleeve fracture of the upper pole of the patela in an adult with osteogenesis imperfecta.
Spring 2004
A Traction Jig for Reduction of Distal Radial Fractures
Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Modern Total Contact Casting
Winter 2004
My Journey Into the Desert
Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of various widths of synthetic casting types: Is Bigger Better?
Fall 2003
Clinically evaluating the strength, durability and comfort of polyester casting tape as an alternative to fibreglass tape
Early application of the hip spica cast
Old principles revisited - traction splinting for closed proximal phalangeal fractures
Summer 2003
Doctor, can I drive with this plaster cast? An evidence-based response
Case report: Greenstick intercondylar fracture of the humerus - a case series
Case report: Osteomyelitis following a hematoma block
Spring 2003
Total Contact Casting
Taking a "Dive" Saved Man's Life
Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly: Closed Reduction or External Fixation?
Winter 2003
Achilles tendon surgery heals diabetic foot ulcers
Functional splinting of Gamekeeper’s Thumb with 3M Scotchcast Soft Cast
Fall 2002
Nursery crimes and the orthopaedic surgeon - orthopaedic aspects of child abuse.
Argentum: A natural protection against and prevention of pin tract infection.
Summer 2002
A prospective randomized double-blinded clinical evaluation comparing Microban® impregnated cast padding versus conventional synthetic padding:
Does Microban® make a difference?
Spring 2002
The Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists - 30th Anniversary, Sea to Sky Country - Paediatrics to Geriatrics
Talus fracture - Snowboarder's Special
Sport medicine: Ski and snowboard injuries
Winter 2002
The relationship between orthopaedic surgery and cerebral palsy
Sea to Sky Country - Paediatrics to Geriatrics - Conference Abstracts.
Fall 2001
Pediatric Traction: The role of the orthopaedic technologist when using Gallow's (Bryant's) traction for bladder exstrophy
Summer 2001
Osteonecrosis
Foot Pain in the Geriatric Population
Spring 2001
Increasing the survivability of the short leg walking cast
Winter 2001
Pre-operative skin traction for hip fractures; should the practice be abated?
Complex regional pain syndrome
Fall 2000
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Intra-articular sesamoid dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of the great toe
The risk of blood transfusions with total joint arthroplasty
Summer 2000
The cast that lasted six years
A case of non-union of the medial cuneiform
Pathogenesis of a fracture of the distal femoral epiphysis
Spring 2000
Orthopaedics and computer technology
Pin site care: In search of a protocol
Winter 2000
Fracture dislocation of the ankle with the fibula trapped behind the tibia: A case report
Acute bilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendon -- an obvious diagnosis?
Fall 1999
The air we breathe...
External fixation frame extension for pressure sore prevention
Summer 1999
The Tension Cord Plaster: A method of immobilizing the swollen elbow
Acute Exertional Peroneal Compartmental Syndrome following prolonged horse riding
Spring 1999
A Body Cast reflection
Effect of a walking heel... 

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