Guidelines for Orthopaedic Technology were published in August 2002.

The 2nd edition of the Guidelines for Orthopaedic Technology is currently being prepared for publication and will be available in the late summer of 2010.

To receive the guidelines, please download the form here (acrobat version) and send payment to the C.S.O.T

The guidelines are a valuable source of current information addressing specifics
such as administration equipment, removal equipment,casting of the upper
and lower extremity, total contact casting, removal and bi-valving casts, splinting of the upper and lower extremity, external fixation,staple removal, traction, infection control, latex allergy/sensitivity,wound care, charting documentation and
cast care instructions.

Due to cost constraints, the guidelines are only available in English.

Cost - If ordered prior to April 9, 2010

$100.00 per copy
$90.00 per copy if 2 - 5 are ordered
$75.00 per copy if more than 5 are ordered

If ordered After April 9, 2010 the cost is:

$120.00 per copy
$110.00 per copy if 2 - 5 are ordered
$95.00 per copy if more than 5 are ordered

Please add G.S.T. of 5% to the above (GST # R100771997)

If ordered after July 1, 2010, please add 13% HST to the above.

Members of the CSOT will receive their first copy free of charge.

For more information please contact the CSOT at (416) 445 - 4516 or email csot@look.ca