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PubMed2006

Multiple forearm diaphyseal fracture: reduction and plaster cast control at the end of growth.

The authors followed up 20 patients with multiple diaphyseal fractures of the radius and ulna who were treated nonoperatively and who healed with axial deviation >5 degrees in at least one plane 20.4+/-6.7 years after radiographic evidence of fracture union. Mean age at follow-up was 28.6+/-6.4 years. Radiographs were measured soon after reduction, at 10 days from reduction, at the end of treatment, and at follow-up (17/20). Both elbow and forearm range of motion (ROM) were compared with those of the contralateral side. At follow-up, ROM was normal and radiographs showed angular deviations <5 degrees .

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Comparative study of functional bracing and plaster cast treatment of stable lateral malleolar fractures.

In a prospective, randomized study, the use of the Aircast pneumatic air stirrup was compared with a standard below-knee walking cast in the management of Lauge-Hansen supination-eversion, stage II ankle fractures. Forty patients were randomly allocated to the two treatment groups. The use of the air stirrup led to a significant improvement in early patient comfort, post-fracture swelling, range of ankle motion at union, and time to full rehabilitation. We advocate the use of pneumatic air stirrup in the cost-effective management of stable ankle fractures.

Ankle Injuries↗
PubMed1988

Effects of 'tone-reducing' vs. standard plaster-casts on gait improvement of children with cerebral palsy.

The relative effects of 'tone-reducing' (inhibitive) and standard casts on the gait patterns and functional motor activities of two children with cerebral palsy were examined in a repeated measures (single-subject) design. Both children's stride length improved in the tone-reducing casts, compared with standard casts, but there were no significant difference between the two casts in step length ratio, base of support or foot progression angle. From videotapes, clinicians noted mildly improved gait and function over baseline levels for one child during the tone-reducing cast phase. They also consistently rated this child's performance as being better with the tone-reducing casts than with the standard casts. Parents and therapists also favoured the tone-reducing casts. However, further evidence is needed for the efficacy of tone-reducing casts in the management of children with cerebral palsy.

Casts, Surgical↗