plaster of paris: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Plaster of Paris–Short History of Casting and Injured Limb Immobilzation. Oct 01, 2026
Add new Web site: Academia - Study on causes of cracking of Plaster of Paris boards & an effective solution through Textile reinforcement for sustainable false ceilings (PDF). Jan 23, 2025
Add new Web site: IOPscience - IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science - Enhanced Mechanical Properties Plaster of Paris with Addition of Rice Husk Fibers. Oct 17, 2024
Add new Web site: Royal Society of Chemistry - Plaster of Paris. Nov 07, 2023
Add new Web site: Academia - Plaster of Paris : Past, Present and Future. Aug 15, 2023
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Plaster of Paris–Short History of Casting and Injured Limb Immobilzation. Aug 22, 2022
Replaced an image of an orthopedic cast with an image of a dental model. Feb 09, 2018
Mentioned that modern orthopedic casts are also made of other materials. Feb 09, 2018
Add new Web site: Cameo Chemicals - Plaster of Paris. Apr 25, 2016
Added historical and contemporary uses. Apr 30, 2015
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Plaster Of Paris. Mar 13, 2014
Added image of broken hand being wrapped in plaster of paris cast. Aug 28, 2009
Added new Web site: Artlex.com - Plaster of Paris. May 15, 2008
Article revised. Feb 08, 1999
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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