[Use of a semi-elastic synthetic cast in functional treatment of fresh injuries]

Helv Chir Acta. 1994 Jul;60(5):847-50.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Functional treatment of injured joints is increasing since the introduction of semi-rigid plaster. Injuries to the ligaments of the ankle joint, ruptured Achilles tendon, but also other joints with injured ligaments are suitable for this therapy. We report about our experience of 120 treated ligamental injuries of the ankle joint, treated in a conservative way with semi-rigid plasters.

MeSH terms

  • Bandages
  • Casts, Surgical*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / rehabilitation*
  • Glass*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / rehabilitation*
  • Ligaments, Articular / diagnostic imaging
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
  • Polyurethanes*
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendon Injuries / rehabilitation*

Substances

  • Polyurethanes
  • fiberglass