title: A new technique for creating an abdominal window in a hip spica cast.
abstract: Opening an abdominal window in a hip spica type of cast can be a troubling maneuver for both orthopaedic surgeon and patient. We present a simple device to create an abdominal window more easily.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey. kiter@superonline.com
authors.forename: Esat
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kiter
authors.forename: Fahir
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Demirkan
authors.forename: B Alper
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Kiliç
authors.forename: Gürkan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Erkula
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans