Surgical Casts (Plaster Cast)

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407 relevant articles (10 outcomes, 26 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: Dressings made of fiberglass, plastic, or bandage impregnated with plaster of paris used for immobilization of various parts of the body in cases of fractures, dislocations, and infected wounds. In comparison with plaster casts, casts made of fiberglass or plastic are lightweight, radiolucent, able to withstand moisture, and less rigid.

Also Known As:

Plaster Cast; Plaster Casts; Cast, Plaster; Casts, Surgical; Cast, Surgical; Surgical Cast; Cast, Fiberglass; Cast, Plastic; Casts, Fiberglass; Casts, Plaster; Casts, Plastic; Fiberglass Cast; Plastic Cast; Fiberglass Casts; Plastic Casts

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Equipment and Supplies

Surgical Equipment: 28

Orthopedic Equipment: 3

Orthopedic Fixation Devices: 4

Surgical Casts: 407

Surgical Fixation Devices: 1

Orthopedic Fixation Devices: 4

Surgical Casts: 407

Experts

1.	Reyes-Múgica, Miguel: 1 article (04/2008)
2.	Borralho, Paula: 1 article (04/2008)
3.	Cajaiba, Mariana M: 1 article (04/2008)
4.	Dragan, Szymon: 1 article (11/2007)
5.	Stiasny, Jerzy: 1 article (11/2007)
6.	Orzechowski, Wiktor: 1 article (11/2007)
7.	Płochowski, Jerzy: 1 article (11/2007)
8.	Kulej, Mirosław: 1 article (11/2007)
9.	Krawczyk, Artur: 1 article (11/2007)
10.	Dragan, Szymon Łukasz: 1 article (11/2007)

Related Diseases

1.	Venous Thrombosis (Deep-Vein Thrombosis) 10/01/2007 - "Incidence of deep-vein thrombosis in patients with fractures of the ankle treated in a plaster cast." 05/01/2003 - "Next, her 29-year-old granddaughter had episodes of recurrent venous thrombosis in her legs and arms, which might be triggered by the treatment with a plaster cast and abortion" 09/05/2002 - "Venography of the injured leg was performed within one week after removal of the plaster cast or brace, or earlier if there were symptoms suggesting deep-vein thrombosis" 08/19/1995 - "Deep-vein thrombosis is common after plaster-cast immobilisation for traumatic injury" 04/01/1993 - "In surgical outpatients who required immobilization with a plaster cast because of injury to the lower limb a deep vein thrombosis occurred in 14%" Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Radius Fractures (Radius Fracture) 11/01/2007 - "Efficacy of closed reduction and maintenance of surgical outcome in plaster cast immobilization in different types of distal radius fractures." 11/01/2007 - "MATERIAL AND METHODS: 65 patients were included in the study (40 female, 25 male), mean age of 59 years (19-84), diagnosed with the distal radius fracture, treated by closed reduction and a plaster cast immobilization" 01/01/1991 - "A prospective randomized trial of external fixation and plaster cast immobilization in the treatment of distal radius fractures." 01/01/1991 - "A prospective randomized trial of external fixation and plaster cast immobilization in the treatment of distal radius fractures." 01/01/2007 - "Gap index: a good predictor of failure of plaster cast in distal third radius fractures." Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Rupture 01/01/1986 - "Concomitant ruptures of capsuloligamentuous structures do not indicate surgical treatment: they may be treated by a plaster cast or a splint with good results" 06/01/2003 - "In a prospective uncontrolled study 12 patients suffering from a rupture of the Achilles tendon treated operatively with surgical repair and post-operative immobilization in a short plaster cast for 6 weeks had bilateral measurements of bone mineral content (BMC) of the proximal tibia and bone mineral density (BMD) of the femoral neck and greater trochanter" 09/22/2005 - "BACKGROUND: Over the period 1991-2000 the postoperative treatment of total Achilles tendon ruptures at St. Olav Hospital was changed from plaster cast during 6 weeks to plaster cast during the first 14 days and subsequently orthosis treatment from 2nd to 6th week postoperatively" 08/12/2002 - "Randomized comparison of CAM walker and light-weight plaster cast in the treatment of first-time Achilles tendon rupture]" 07/01/2002 - "It seems that the recovery of the above mentioned motor performance functions of the leg does not depend on whether the leg is in a plaster cast with the AT in tension or in an active brace during the early postoperative period after AT rupture repair" Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity) 12/15/2001 - "Some evidence exists for the efficacy of serial plaster casts in the treatment of equino-varus deformity, although most reported studies are uncontrolled and involve small numbers of subjects" 10/01/2005 - "In severe and rigid curves that develop following treatment of paediatric spinal tumours, preoperative application of a distraction plaster cast can reduce deformity and facilitate surgical correction" 01/01/2004 - "Measurements of standard anthropometric landmarks were made on plaster casts taken pre-operatively of the faces of babies presenting for surgical correction of lip and palate deformities" 01/01/1994 - "Clubfeet must be treated conservatively early, and operation should be postponed until after knee deformities are corrected by plaster cast and/or early operation" 07/01/1990 - "For correction of hip deformities type II during neonatal period conservative treatment by traction or by plaster cast redression has proved be successful" Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Foot Ulcer 12/01/2000 - "CONCLUSIONS: Our study has shown a significant difference in the speed of the reduction of neuropathic plantar ulcers treated with a fiberglass cast compared with a specialized cloth shoe" 10/01/2003 - "OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy, safety, and compliance of a nonremovable fiberglass cast boot and off-loading shoes in the treatment of diabetic plantar ulcers" 10/01/2003 - "Nonremovable, windowed, fiberglass cast boot in the treatment of diabetic plantar ulcers: efficacy, safety, and compliance." 03/01/1986 - "We have investigated the use of walking plaster casts in the management of seven diabetic patients with long-standing, chronic plantar ulcers" 03/01/1986 - "Use of plaster casts in the management of diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers." Order ALL the reference details at left...

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (Heparin, Low Molecular Weight)
2.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
3.	Tobramycin (Nebcin)
4.	Clindamycin (Cleocin)
5.	reviparin (reviparin-sodium)
6.	Neoprene (Polychloroprene)
7.	Calcium Sulfate (Alabaster)
8.	Direction compound
9.	Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
10.	Silicone Elastomers (SE 30)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Splints
2.	Braces
3.	Osteotomy
4.	Arthrodesis
5.	Bed Rest (Bedrest)

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