Keeping Casts Dry: A Comparison of Commercially Available Cast Protectors Using a Mechanized Short Arm Cast Model

Upper extremity fractures are common in both the adult and pediatric populations. Recent literature demonstrates that fractures of the radius and ulna are among the most common fractures in both adult and pediatric populations, accounting for 16.2 fractures per 10,000 people, and that their incidence is increasing 1-4. Cast immobilization remains a mainstay of treatment, particularly for fractures occurring in the skeletally immature. However, cast wear involves the risk of complications related to water exposure, including skin breakdown, infection and foul odors 5-10.

Source: Injury - February 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stephanie D. Goldstein, Rahul G. Samtani, Pamela J. Lang, Scott Hetzel, Matthew A. Halanski Source Type: research