Surgical Casts (Plaster Cast)

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

Networked: 612 relevant articles (19 outcomes, 76 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Equipment and Supplies
- Surgical Equipment: 77
  - Orthopedic Equipment: 4
    - Orthopedic Fixation Devices: 6
      - External Fixators: 2093
        Surgical Casts: 612
  - Surgical Fixation Devices: 2
    - Orthopedic Fixation Devices: 6
      - External Fixators: 2093
        Surgical Casts: 612

Experts

1.	Costa, Matthew L: 5 articles (01/2020 - 10/2017)
2.	Ollivere, Benjamin: 4 articles (09/2021 - 10/2017)
3.	Brown, Jaclyn: 4 articles (01/2021 - 01/2017)
4.	Kearney, Rebecca S: 4 articles (01/2020 - 01/2017)
5.	Costa, Matthew: 3 articles (01/2021 - 01/2017)
6.	McKeown, Rebecca: 3 articles (01/2021 - 12/2018)
7.	Parsons, Nick: 3 articles (01/2021 - 01/2017)
8.	Achten, Juul: 3 articles (01/2020 - 10/2017)
9.	Dutton, Susan J: 3 articles (01/2020 - 05/2019)
10.	Lamb, Sarah E: 3 articles (01/2020 - 10/2017)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 03/31/2021 - "After the plaster cast was removed the patient developed pain, warmth, colour changes, oedema formation and limited wrist mobility with CRPS Type 1. Pharmacological treatment as well as HBOT were used with significant improvement of functional outcome in both cases. " 11/01/2020 - "Postoperatively pain improved, passive toe stretching was no longer painful and she was immobilized in a below-knee plaster cast. " 04/01/2019 - "In our second study, ANB-treated patients reported less pain during block procedure (P = 0.04), during finger trap traction (P < 0.0001), fracture reduction (P < 0.0001), after plaster cast application (P = 0.0001), and after control radiography (P = 0.0005). " 09/01/2023 - "The IB group displayed a lower recurrence of pain, less time in a plaster cast, and a quicker return to walking." 05/01/2021 - "Primary endpoints occurred between day four to seven, and included one patient each period treated for plaster cast pain. "
2.	Wrist Fractures 01/20/2014 - "The expectation of this study is that shorter duration of plaster cast immobilisation is beneficial for the patient with a distal 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." 05/01/2023 - "This randomized trial aims to compare the clinical, and radiological outcomes between plaster cast and volar plating for distal radius fractures (DRF) in the elderly at six months, and one-year. " 01/09/2023 - "With a focus on patient satisfaction, this study aimed to evaluate the latest generation of hand orthoses after palmar plate osteosynthesis for isolated distal radius fractures in comparison with circular plaster casts. " 12/01/2022 - "Cast-OFF Trial: One Versus 4 to 5 Weeks of Plaster Cast Immobilization for Nonreduced Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Feasibility Trial."
3.	Venous Thrombosis (Deep-Vein Thrombosis) 01/01/2018 - "Effects of forced deep breathing on blood flow velocity in the femoral vein: Developing a new physical prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis in patients with plaster cast immobilization of the lower limb." 11/01/2016 - "Effects of intermittent pneumatic compression of the thigh on blood flow velocity in the femoral and popliteal veins: developing a new physical prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis in patients with plaster-cast immobilization of the leg." 01/01/2014 - "There is a paucity of data regarding the risk of deep vein thrombosis during hip plaster cast immobilisation. " 09/01/2013 - "We hypothesised that adjuvant intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) beneath a plaster cast would reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) during post-operative immobilisation of the lower limb. " 09/01/2013 - "Can foot compression under a plaster cast prevent deep-vein thrombosis during lower limb immobilisation?"
4.	Ankle Injuries (Ankle Injury) 09/02/2019 - "The aim was to determine patients' preferred treatment between below knee plaster cast and AirLoc brace in the management of stable ankle injuries. " 04/02/2009 - "According to research published as part of the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme, the most clinically and cost-effective treatment for pain relief and recovery from severe ankle sprain, where patients cannot put weight through the affected leg, is a below-knee plaster cast." 01/01/2019 - "Ankle injury rehabilitation (AIR): a feasibility randomised controlled trial comparing functional bracing to plaster cast in the treatment of adult ankle fractures." 12/01/2013 - "Single studies showed that the Ottawa ankle rules (OAR) was cost effective for diagnosing lateral ankle sprains in the emergency setting compared with existing hospital protocols; acute treatment with anti-inflammatory medication and the plaster cast for severe sprains appeared cost effective; and neuromuscular training was cost effective in preventing ankle re-injury. "
5.	Metatarsus Varus 02/01/1983 - "In a retrospective study of results of treatment in 160 children (265 feet) who had metatarsus adductus prospectively defined by severity and flexibility, we found that in 147 patients treated with plaster casts or casts followed by derotation splints the only significant predictor of a good outcome was the age of the patient. " 01/01/1999 - "We conclude that a below-knee plaster cast is effective in the treatment of metatarsus adductus." 01/01/1999 - "Sixty-five infants with moderate (37 feet) or severe (48 feet) inflexible metatarsus adductus were treated with a below-knee plaster cast. " 01/01/1999 - "Below-knee plaster cast for the treatment of metatarsus adductus."

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.	Plastics
6.	reviparin (reviparin-sodium)
7.	Hormones (Hormone)
8.	Neoprene (Polychloroprene)
9.	Iron
10.	Aluminum

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Braces
2.	Splints (Splint)
3.	Therapeutics
4.	Conservative Treatment
5.	Osteotomy