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Hexcelite versus plaster of Paris: a controlled trial of the below-knee walking cast
Jorgensen U, Nordkild P
Prosthetics and Orthotics International 1986 Dec;10(3):114-116
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Hexcelite and plaster of Paris below-knee walking casts were compared in a controlled clinical trial, involving 82 patients. Fewer bandage complications, problems and better comfort was found with Hexcelite compared to plaster of Paris (p < 0.05). If all costs relating to materials, transportation, complications and extra visits due to these, were taken into account, plaster of Paris was found more expensive than Hexcelite. Based on the above an increased use of Hexcelite is recommended.

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