B2B, Other Medical Equip

- An elastic Crepe bandage is a "stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure".

- Elastic bandages are commonly used to treat muscle sprains and strains by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling at the place of injury.

- Elastic bandages are also used to treat bone fractures. Padding is applied to the fractured limb, then a splint (usually plaster) is applied.

- The elastic bandage is then applied to hold the splint in place and to protect it. This is a common technique for fractures which may swell, which would cause a cast to function improperly.

- These types of splints are usually removed after swelling has decreased and then a fiberglass or plaster cast can be applied.