Abstract
Abstract
Most frequently used method for experimental immobilization is to place steel pin internallyol' to surrouııd the
'ı0ınt with wir~. An alıernative way for experimental immobilization is denervation of ischiadie nerve. MaJo'r dısadvantage of
operatıve iııımobılization is perıııanent tissue damage so the anima! must he saerified. Applying bandage is alterııative way of
iııııııobilization to operation whieh is not aeeepted by elhie mles. Thirty Raltus llo,.ve,;icLls speeies from Sprague-Oawley breed rats
were usd as study materials. By ehanging the bandage every month a bandage techniyue was developed which la'sted 3 months. In
tım tcchıııque. firstly a thin colton layer was wrapped on the leg going ro be immobilized. A plastered bandage wa's applied over the
fırst layer and waited to dry out. Finally. latex absorbed coltün was over wrapped araund the hardencd plastered ba;ıdage. Arter
drying period of latex, an alterııativc bandage techniyuc was obtained to C1assical bandages whieh can last at kası one ıııoınh aııd can
he cıpplied for 3 months.
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Veterinary Surgery |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
| Authors | |
| Publication Date | March 1, 2002 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2002 |