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June 23 2013
While this is cool, I'd consult with a doctor before trying it out myself -- and of course hoping I don't have to :) http://t.co/gxvBHnXsN7
June 23, 2013
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How to Make a Customized (and Removable) Wrist Cast
Thousands of years ago, ancient cultures (Egyptians, Greeks, Hindus) used wooden splints wrapped with linen to secure broken bones. Hardened casts started popping up in different forms around 30 AD, incorporating anything from wax and resin, to seashells and egg whites, to flour and animal fat in an effort stiffen the bandages and set the bone more reliably.
http://makezine.com/2013/06/20/how-to-make-a-customized-and-removable-wrist-cast/