title: A novel method of applying a split cast.
abstract: Split plaster casts have been shown to be better than back slabs at accommodating increasing intracompartmental pressure due to swelling. Splitting a wet plaster cast can be time consuming and difficult both for the patient and the medical staff. We describe a novel method of applying a split plaster of Paris cast, which is safe, quick, convenient and inexpensive.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, UK. mohanbelthur@aol.com
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Belthur
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Fernandes
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*