AAOE Casting, Splinting and Soft Goods Program-Casting - Patellar Tendon Bearing Cast (PTB)

Casting - Patellar Tendon Bearing Cast (PTB)

Video Transcription

Video Summary

This video transcript discusses the procedure for applying a PTV (patellar tendon-bearing) cast to a patient's leg. The cast is intended to distribute weight to the patellar tendon and control rotation while weight bearing. The process involves placing the patient on a CAST stand with the ankle in a neutral position. The leg is then wrapped in stockinette, followed by cotton padding. Fiberglass is applied in layers to the leg, starting from the forefoot and wrapping up to just above the knee. The cast is molded as the fiberglass hardens and is trimmed and shaped to provide proper support and clearance for the metatarsal heads and toes. The cast includes padding around the knee and the patellar tendon is molded as the fiberglass dries. Finally, the cast is cut and shaped, and additional padding and a colored roll of material are applied.

Keywords

PTV cast

patellar tendon-bearing cast

weight distribution

leg immobilization

fiberglass application