Year: 1978
Type: article
Abstract: Plaster cast has been important for treatment of various orthopedic diseases.But it has some demerit like heavy weight, less radiolucent, no water resistant, etc.We used Hexcelite (Polycaprolactone) for treatment of several orthopedic conditions.Using Hexcelite, we treated congenital club foot, dislocation of hip joint, fracture of hand, and tried to instant orthosis as well.After using Hexcelite, we had following merits, 1) light weight, 2) good radiolucent, 3) water resistant, 4) reusable, 5) good adjustability, and so on.
Source: Orthopedics & Traumatology
Authors: K. Ogata, H. Watanabe, T. Amano, T. Okabe
Institutions: Kumamoto University, Kumamoto University Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2320134243