The use of plaster casts in the treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft

The use of plaster casts in the treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft

In order to relieve the pressure on an overworked fracture service, the early mobilization of patients with fractures of the femoral shaft in plaster casts was investigated. The cast is designed to have a weight-relieving function and to mould the soft tissues of the thigh around the fracture. Using...

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Veröffentlicht in:Injury 1976-02, Vol.7 (3), p.194-201
1. Verfasser: Adair, I.V.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Casts, Surgical
Crutches
Female
Femoral Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Femoral Fractures - therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Immobilization
Knee Joint - physiopathology
Locomotion
Male
Middle Aged
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
Physical Therapy Modalities
Radiography
Space life sciences
Time Factors
Wound Healing
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Zusammenfassung:In order to relieve the pressure on an overworked fracture service, the early mobilization of patients with fractures of the femoral shaft in plaster casts was investigated. The cast is designed to have a weight-relieving function and to mould the soft tissues of the thigh around the fracture. Using this method, 40 patients were discharged from hospital in an average of 44 days from injury and all their fractures healed rapidly and successfully.
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(76)90212-6