title: The "flatback" cast.
abstract: A properly applied above-elbow cast in a child presents difficulties not seen in adults. Because of the differences in anatomy, physiology, and compliance, children can benefit from modification of the standard above-elbow cast. We report on a method of application of the "flatback" cast to address these concerns.
authors.affiliation: Section of Orthopedics, University of Manitoba, Children's Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Black
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Klippenstein
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery