Orthopedic bandages

Orthopedic Tapes. In orthopedic applications, PSA products are most frequently used as tapes and elastic adhesive bandages. The tapes consist of a rigid backing material (e.g., cotton fabric) coated with the PSA. They are used in therapeutic medical applications to control motions and to immobilize and to stabilize joints in athletic use. Orthopedic bandages are made from coated elastic material and often are used when compression and support are to be supplied to the extremities. 

BANDAGE FELT ORTHOPEDIC WHITE NONSTERILE ROLLED SIN X 4YD 36S 6510008172632 PG 79,60 ... 

BANDAGE FELT ORTHOPEDIC WHITE ROLLED NONSTERILE 4IN X 4 YD 72S 6510008172634 PG 52.47 ... 

Uses Wall plasters, gypsum wallboard, tiles, stucco, blocks, and moldings for building industry statues jewelry castings paper industry pharmaceuticals (plaster of Paris bandages, orthopedic and dental casts) Regulatory FDA approved for orals JP compliance... 

Medical textiles Recently, tubular-type knitted structure such as bandages, orthopedic supports, and medical compression stockings have been developed by three-dimensional flat bed knitting machines (Choi, 2005 Evans-Mikellis, 2012). 

There is a high demand for seamless products in the medical sector in various applications such as bandages, orthopedic supports, medical compression stockings, gloves, and many more. With the incorporation of high-performance fibre combined with technical developments, it is possible to design these products with unique features which are comfortable in addition to their other desired features. Specialized aesthetics, feeling of wellness, additional functionality, and other desired properties have helped in quick recovery. The use of seamless products can lead to certain medical procedures delayed or even avoided. 

Pressure-sensitive adhesive products are utilized in a broad variety of medical applications in very different fields First aid products for consumers, medical tapes, island dressings, surgical drapes, wound-closure strips in hospitals and physician s practices, as well as tapes and bandages for orthopedic and athletic use. Other uses include transdermal systems for therapeutic purposes, and ostomy moimts, attaching electrocardiogram devices, and protective foot products. 

Nonimplantable materials are used for external applications on the body and may or may not make contact with the skin. They include wound dressings, bandages, plasters, pressure garments, orthopedic belts, etc. Table 2.4 shows some examples of nonimplantable medical textile materials. 

Material for protection, absorption, and fixation (orthopedic wool, light cohesive bandages,... 

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