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Waterproof Casts For The Management Of Upper Limb Fractures In Children
August 2025
Waterproof Casts For The Management Of Upper Limb Fractures In Children
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Waterproof casts for the management of upper limb fractures in children : a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bone Joint J . 2025 Jun 1;107-B(6):587-594.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Five studies including 390 children with upper limb fractures were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing waterproof casts vs. standard non-waterproof casts. Pooled outcomes of interest included comfort, itchiness, child and parent satisfaction, functional performance (ASK-P), return to activities, and complication rates. Waterproof casts significantly improved comfort, itc...
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