A More Comfortable Cast?
prospective_cohort · Level II
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1080/00913847.1993.11947577.
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Abstract
In brief This prospective study of 140 consecutive patients who needed cast immobilization tested the comfort, practicality, and possible cutaneous side effects of a waterproof cast liner that allows swimming, bathing, and hydrotherapy without special drying procedures. Minor cutaneous complications were observed in 4.3% of patients; none required medical care. Odor, itching, and difficulties with drying after wetting were minimal. Physician and patient satisfaction levels with the cast were high.