Early ischial weight-bearing cast brace for femoral fractures.
Three patients with middle or distal femoral fracture were treated with modified ischial weight-bearing cast incorporating only the thigh. The treatment provided adequate stabilization, allowed early ambulation, and promoted fracture healing.
D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014143:Traction; D014945:Wound Healing