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Colles' fractures treated by plaster and polyurethane braces: a controlled clinical study |
Rosetzsky A |
The Journal of Trauma 1982 Nov;22(11):910-913 |
clinical trial |
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; 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: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
In a prospective randomized controlled trial polyurethane casts and traditional plaster-of-Paris braces were compared in 46 cases of Colles' fractures of the forearm. Secondary fracture dislocation, subjective inconveniences, and the need for secondary adjustment of the cast were recorded. No significant difference was observed in the two groups. In comparison with plaster the synthetic bandage is lighter, water repellent, and hardens faster, and as far as circular bandages are concerned, they have zippers. It is concluded that polyurethane braces are a good supplement to plaster-of-Paris bandage in such fractures and recommended in selected cases.
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