Biobased polyester versus synthetic fiberglass casts for treating stable upper limb fractures in children: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Stable upper limb fractures, such as radius, ulna, or distal humerus fractures, are common pediatric orthopedic traumas that are traditionally managed with cast immobilization. The commonly used synthetic fiberglass cast is light and water resistant but may promote skin itchiness...

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Main Authors: Tsung-Yu Lan, Chin-Wen Chen, Yu-Hao Huang, Shang-Ming Lin, Ching-Ting Liang, Chih-Hung Chang, Syang-Peng Rwei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07138-7