Radiographic assessment of splinting bandages

Quantitative Radiographic Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

“…The absorption of X-rays is described quantitatively by the "linear attenuation coefficient," µ. The amount of X-rays passing through a medium can be obtained from the equation: (1) where I 0 represents the intensity of X-rays when x is zero, I is the intensity of the X-rays after traversing a layer of matter of thickness x.…”

“…Clearly, the stainless steel device produces more artifacts than the fiber reinforced polymer composite device. Radiographic assessment by Wytch et al indicated that the glass fiber fabric reinforced polyurethane composite bandages are more radiolucent than the commonly used plaster-of-Paris-based bandage materials [1]. Polyamide-imide polymers, bioglass-polyurethane, and polymer composites reinforced with glass, aramid, or carbon fibers are reported to have significantly less effect on radiographs [2].…”

Efficacy of patient information concerning casts applied post‐fracture

“…They both have their own advantages and disadvantages, which make them more or less suitable for a specific situation. [8][9][10][11][12] However, regardless of their safety and widespread use, these casts still have possible complications such as skin maceration, ulcerations, infections, rashes, itching, allergic contact dermatitis, compartment syndrome, and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and thromboembolic events. [13][14][15][16] Considering the widespread use of casts in fracture management and the potential complications that can occur, it is surprising that, to date, there are no studies that address information delivery and patient understanding of fracture immobilization by use of a cast.…”

“…Both these materials are relatively safe and have been used for a long time. They both have their own advantages and disadvantages, which make them more or less suitable for a specific situation 8–12 . However, regardless of their safety and widespread use, these casts still have possible complications such as skin maceration, ulcerations, infections, rashes, itching, allergic contact dermatitis, compartment syndrome, and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and thromboembolic events 13–16 …”

Case Studies

“…X-ray radiographic examination of bone fractures and bone healing processes is a valuable method in the treatment and measurement of patients. One of the problems commonly experienced during treatment of patients with fractures is the difficulty in interpretation of radiographs taken through casts of fixation devices where the synthetic material interferes with the quality of radiograph produced, as a consequence of bone shielding [Wytch et al, 1991]. To facilitate clinical evaluation of the fracture healing process, shielding of the fracture site by the fixation device must be minimized.…”