Thermal Injury with Contemporary Cast-Application Techniques and Methods to Circumvent Morbidity

Authors:
  • AHAmy D. Halanski
    Amy D. Halanski
  • AOAshish Oza
    Ashish Oza
  • RVRay Vanderby
    Ray Vanderby
  • AMAlejandro Munoz
    Alejandro Munoz
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Abstract
Background: Thermal injuries caused by application of casts continue to occur despite the development of newer cast materials. We studied the risk of these injuries with contemporary methods of immobilization.