Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Polyurethane foam in postoperative casts.

H R Cowell, T Balecia

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Using polyurethane foam in postoperative casts can prevent complications from swelling. This foam acts as a compression dressing, potentially avoiding the need to split casts and protecting skin if splitting is necessary.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Ethical responsibilities of editors, reviewers, and authors.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2000
    Same author

    A brief history of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2000
    Same author

    The millennium enigma: more is less.

    European journal of nuclear medicine·2000
    Same author

    The millennium enigma: more is less.

    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·1999
    Same author

    Management of postoperative pain in animals used in research.

    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·1999
    Same author

    The use of numbers and percentages in scientific writing.

    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·1998
    Same journal

    Impact Microindentation Evaluates Bone Strength, Bone Quality, and Fracture Susceptibility Across Skeletal Sites: A Cadaver Study.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    What Is the Effect of Robot Reduction in Displaced Pelvic Fractures? A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    CORR Insights®: Acute or Delayed TKA for Tibial Plateau Fracture? An Observational Study From the Swedish Arthroplasty Register.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Guest Editorial: Recalling a Recall.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    Radial Head Fractures Cluster in the Anterolateral and Anteromedial Quadrants and Do Not Correlate With Coronoid Fracture Types.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    Reduced Cerebellar Activation With Eyes Closed Is Associated With Delayed Peroneal Reaction Time in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Biomaterials science

    Background:

    • Postoperative swelling is a common complication following orthopedic procedures.
    • Traditional cast management may require splitting to accommodate swelling, risking skin integrity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of polyurethane foam in managing postoperative swelling and cast complications.
    • To assess the foam's role as a compression dressing and protective layer.

    Main Methods:

    • Application of 1/2-inch thick polyurethane foam over the operative site, foot dorsum, and anterior leg within postoperative casts.
    • Observation of complication rates, including the need for cast splitting.

    Main Results:

    • Polyurethane foam effectively mitigates postoperative swelling complications.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • The foam functions as a compression dressing, reducing the incidence of cast splitting.
  • Skin integrity is maintained even when cast splitting becomes necessary due to the foam's protective properties.

    • Conclusions:

    • One-half inch polyurethane foam is a valuable addition to postoperative casting protocols.
    • Its use simplifies cast management by reducing swelling-related complications and the need for cast alteration.
    • Polyurethane foam enhances patient safety and comfort during the postoperative recovery period.