The roots of basketball are firmly embedded in Canada. In 1891 the game was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian who hailed from Almonte, Ontario.Basketball played by school and local amateur teams has been part of the Canadian sports scene since the turn of the century.n 1891 the game was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian who hailed from Almonte, Ontario.
A spica splint consists of a metal enclosed in a fabric, which is pliable and can be moulded according to the shape and size of the hand. Velcro strips are used to secure and maintain the splint on the hand and help in comfortably fitting the splint to a variety of hands.
Compartment syndrome is a highly dreadful complication, which may occur from 1-3 days after application of a thumb spica cast. It occurs due to inability of the thumb spica cast to accommodate the hand swelling. The pressure of the swelling on the blood vessels and nerves cuts down the blood supply and sensations of the hand. Prompt removal of the cast is necessary to prevent permanent damage to the hand. Hence, a thumb spica cast should not cover the tip of the thumb, which can be observed for checking the integrity of the blood flow to the thumb. Picture 1: Thumb Spica Cast (Source: Queenâs University School of Medicine) Thumb Spica Splint