title: Modern splinting bandages.
abstract: We have assessed the current range of synthetic splinting bandages, using physical and mechanical tests and the subjective opinions of patients, volunteers and orthopaedic staff. Modern bandages have some better properties than standard plaster bandage but do not conform as well, are more expensive, and potentially more hazardous.
authors.affiliation: Department of Bio-medical Physics and Bio-engineering, University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wytch
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Ashcroft
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Ledingham
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wardlaw
authors.forename: I K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Ritchie
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D005898:Glass; D003368:Gossypium; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008422:Materials Testing; D010539:Permeability; D011091:Polyesters; D011859:Radiography; D012016:Reference Values; D012116:Resins, Plant; D013165:Splints; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D016138:Walking
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D012116:Resins, Plant; C009753:fiberglass