A patellar tendon bearing (PTB) cast (Sarmiento) may be applied in place of a long leg cast to allow early weight bearing and mobilization of the knee. This cast is typically applied after …

A Sarmiento or patella tendon bearing cast (or PTB) is usually applied as the last stage of treatment for tibia fractures. At 4-6 weeks post injury, the long leg cast is removed and a …

May 16, 2022 · A Sarmiento or patella tendon bearing cast (or PTB) is usually applied as the last stage of treatment for tibia fractures.A well fitting below knee cast is applied and molded …

- 100 consecutive fractures managed by reduction and long leg cast immobilization for 2 to 4 weeks, then application of the PTB cast; - all fractures united, with closed fractures uniting in …

Apr 17, 2022 · This video explains step by step how one can apply a PTB cast or a Patellar Tendon Bearing Cast in the treatment of tibial shaft fracture in delayed phase of...

Mar 9, 2025 · Tibial Plateau fractures are periarticular injuries of the proximal tibia frequently associated with soft tissue injury. Diagnosis is made with knee radiographs but frequently …

In order to evaluate the fracture-suspending effect of the patellar-tendon- bearing cast, experiments using a load cell under the heel were carried out on four subjects. Measurements …

Jan 11, 2022 · In this video, the application of a patella (or knee) tendon bearing (PTB) cast is shown. This cast is usually the final stage of treatment for lower leg (tibial) fractures and knee …

We assessed the unloading effect of the patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) cast in five healthy volunteers using a new system for analysis of dynamic plantar pressure. We devised a method …

Essentially, the method consists of early reduction in good alignment, with the application of a snug, well molded cast, in the shape of a PTB cast. If there is too long an interval between the …