Wrist Fracture- Plaster Cast Better Than Surgical Fixation Written by Dr. Meenakshy Varier Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Aug 7 2020 12:54 PM ...

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that casting by itself was just as successful as ...

A new distal radius fracture fixation technique developed to reduce the malunion rate that often accompanies traditional cast immobilization fixation effectively restored 60% to 80% of wrist arc ...

Depending on the location, type, and severity of the fracture, a doctor may recommend different treatment methods, including surgery, metal plates, or a cast. We look at different kinds of ...

External fixation of phalangeal fractures is a good method for osteosynthesis in certain situations. The simplicity of the surgical procedure and the minimal disruption of the normal bone ...

Indicated for comminuted fractures. He said external fixation is ... fractures is almost always contraindicated because these fractures are typically treated with closed reduction and cast fixation.

Objective: To compare the long term outcomes of the two treatment options for navicular stress fractures: non-weightbearing cast immobilisation and surgical fixation. Design: Retrospective case study.

Sometimes a hard cast may be enough to promote healing. ... Khoshbin A, et al. (2014). The epidemiology ofpaediatric supracondylar fracture fixation: A population-based study[Abstract].

Thumb fractures can ... screws while external fixation involves supporting the fragments using pins held in place by an external device. After the surgery, a splint or a cast must be worn for ...

A total of 6785 patients with a closed fracture and 1700 patients with an open fracture were included in the trial. In the closed-fracture population, surgical-site infection occurred in 77 ...