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Aim: To assess the physical and mechanical properties of plaster of Paris (POP) bandage cast used as a splinting and casting materials.Materials and Methods: POP casts were divided into three Groups A, B and C with 2, 3 and 8 layer for POP bandage, respectively (n=6 in each group). Handling characters, technical easiness or difficulties, setting time, weight, diameter and thickness of the casts were recorded for different groups. The casts were mounted on universal testing machine and axial load was applied @ 10 mm/min until failure. The load deflection graphs were plotted. The maximum force at which failure of the casts occurred was recorded. Stress, strain, modulus of elasticity (MOE) and stiffness of casts were calculated.Result: Construction of POP bandage cast was messy and required 45-60 min for hardening. 8 layer POP cast was comparatively heavier in weight and thicker in cross section than 3 layer cast followed by 2 layer cast. Under axial compression, the load bearing capacity of 8 layer POP casts was more than 2 and 3 layer cast. Conclusion:The values of load bearing capacity, stress, stiffness and MOE of cast were the highest for 8 layer POP cast followed by 2 and 3 layer cast. Use if splints with POP cast is recommended due to its poor mechanical properties.

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Our unique case demonstrates the use of an over-the-scope Padlock clip for closure of a sharp foreign body induced gastric perforation, avoiding the need for surgical intervention. A 47-year old female presented with a two-day history of abdominal pain with nausea. Abdominal CT scan revealed a linear density in the distal body of the stomach extending outside the lumen. Endoscopic evaluation revealed a toothpick perforating through the wall of the gastric antrum. Endoscopic removal was performed, and closure of the full-thickness defect was achieved with an over-the-scope Padlock clip. The patient subsequently made an uneventful recovery, with no reported complications at two-year follow-up. Early endoscopic removal and closure of gastric luminal perforations by over-the-scope Padlock clips are viable alternative treatments for defects previously considered only amenable to surgical repair. Endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal perforations has shown to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with more invasive surgical procedures.