Commonly used adjuvants (liquid soap, foam sanitizer, or ultrasound gel) do not improve strength or curing time of fiberglass cast material

Commonly used adjuvants (liquid soap, foam sanitizer, or ultrasound gel) do not improve strength or curing time of fiberglass cast material

Abstract Background Bone fractures are one of the most common injuries in the USA. Fiberglass tape is a commonly used casting material, and many medical professionals apply adjuvants including liquid hand soap, foam sanitizers, and ultrasound gel in the hopes of improving outcomes relating to ease o...

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Main Authors: Matthew R. I. Meng, Joseph W. Elphingstone, Margaret A. Sinkler, Bruce M. Byrd, Meghan E. McGee-Lawrence
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Fiberglass
Cast
Orthopedics
Fracture
Mechanics
Strength
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1202-1

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