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Postgraduate Medicine
|October 1, 1989
Abstract:
Both fiberglass and plaster of Paris casts have advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of material depends on the individual situation. Fiberglass is used most often, but plaster of Paris, with its molding capabilities, is the first choice for fresh extremity fractures. "Hybrid" casts offer no advantages.
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