SOCIAL QUESTIONS|health|health care profession
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- orthopaedic technician | casting technician | plaster technician
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- Definition technician who applies casts and splints to patients following an accident or surgery or for particular orthopaedic conditions Reference "COM-EN based on: National Health Service (NHS) > Health Education England > Health Careers > Orthopaedic technician, https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/clinical-support-staff/orthopaedic-technician [21.6.2016]"
- Comment Casts and splits are used to keep limbs and joints in position while they heal. An orthopaedic technician may also:- advise patients after the splint or cast has been fitted, sometimes over the phone- apply dressings to wounds- remove dressings and stitches from wounds- remove casts and splints- order supplies- update patients’ records.