Hexcelite versus plaster of Paris: a controlled trial of the below-knee walking cast

Hexcelite and plaster of Paris below-knee walking casts were compared in a controlled clinical trial, involving 82 patients. Fewer bandage complications, problems and better comfort was found with Hexcelite compared to plaster of Paris (P less than 0.05). If all costs relating to materials, transportation, complications and extra visits due to these, were taken into account, plaster of Paris was found more expensive than Hexcelite. Based on the above an increased use of Hexcelite is recommended.