Distal radius fractures: a prospective randomized comparison of fibreglass tape with QuickCast™
1997; Elsevier BV; Volume: 28; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0020-1383(96)00201-x
ISSN1879-0267
Autores Tópico(s)Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
ResumoCast immobilization remains the most commonly employed method in the treatment of distal radius fractures. In an effort to test a new shrinkable polymer-coated casting material (QuickCast™), a prospective randomized study was performed on 30 consecutive distal radius fractures. Fractures were divided into three groups based on the severity of fracture and treated with either a conventional short-arm fibreglass tape cast or a QuickCast™. Results showed no significant differences in minor cast complications or maintenance of fracture reduction between conventional fibreglass tape and the QuickCast™ material. The shrinkable QuickCast™, however, resulted in an average of one less cast change in all groups. This reduction in time and labour must be weighed against the slightly increased cost of the QuickCast™ immobilizer.
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