Mechanical strength of plaster casting bandages available in Kenya.
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1983Author
Mande, JD
Mbithi, PMF
Mbiuki, SM
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Five plaster of Paris casting bandages including Nairobi Enterprises, Salvagyps,
Helm, Plasrun-gyps and Veronese, available on the Kenyan market were evaluated
based on breaking strength. Helm plaster of Paris had a significantly higher mean
maximum load compared to all the other products (p<O.05). Plasrun-gyps supported
the highest mean maximum load per unit thickness. Based on this study, Helm and
Plasrun-gyps are recommended as more suitable for cast application on the basis of
their superior breaking strength.
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Bulletin of animal production in Africa(1993),41, 147-149Publisher
Department of clinical studies