[The fiberglass dressing with a hinge and its value in the care of ski injuries].

Abstract

Casts for immobilisation of a limb with an artificial external joint can be made light and stable using fiberglass material, because the application of a joint is possible with less material as it is possible using a conventional cast.

• Authors: M Schnitzler, R Hipp
• Journal: Fortschritte der Medizin (Fortschr Med) Vol. 94 Issue 3 Pg. 99-100 (Jan 22 1976) ISSN: 0015-8178 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Der Fiberglas-Verband mit Gelenk und dessen Bedeutung bei der Versorgung von Skiverletzungen.
• PMID: 1254222 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Athletic Injuries (therapy)
• Casts, Surgical
• Early Ambulation
• Fractures, Bone (therapy)
• Glass
• Humans
• Leg Injuries (therapy)
• Skiing