Factors contributing to the temperature beneath plaster or fiberglass cast material
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Factors contributing to the temperature beneath plaster or fiberglass cast material
BACKGROUND Most cast materials mature and harden via an exothermic reaction. Although rare, thermal injuries secondary to casting can occur. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors that contribute to the elevated temperature beneath a cast and, more specifically, evaluate the differences of modern casting materials including fiberglass and prefabricated splints. METHODS The temperat...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: 10.1186/1749-799x-3-10