title: New fibreglass casting system in orthopaedic practice.
abstract: The composition, manufacture and application of a new fibreglass casting system for use in orthopaedic practice are described. The performance of the first 51 fibreglass casts used in routine fracture work is reviewed. The advantages (the cast is waterprof, extremely light and strong) and the disadvantages (an ultraviolet light source is required to cure the cast and the fiberglass tape is rather expensive) are evaluated.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D007101:Immersion; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: D012117:Resins, Synthetic