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Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Biobased polyester versus synthetic fiberglass casts for treating stable upper limb fractures in children: a randomized controlled trial.

Tsung-Yu Lan, Chin-Wen Chen, Yu-Hao Huang, Shang-Ming Lin, Ching-Ting Liang, Chih-Hung Chang, Syang-Peng Rwei

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Trial report in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06102603 (Biobased Polyester Versus Synthetic Fiberglass Casts for Treating Stable Upper Limb Fractures in Children), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Biobased Polyester Versus Synthetic Fiberglass Casts for Treating Stable Upper Limb Fractures in Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorFar Eastern Memorial HospitalRan2022 to 2022Enrolled100ConditionsUpper Limb FractureArmsthe biobased polyester cast, the synthetic fiberglass cast
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Tsung-Yu LanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd, New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Chin-Wen ChenInstitute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, National Taipei University of Technology, 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan (R.O.C.). cwchen@ntut.edu.tw.
Yu-Hao HuangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd, New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Shang-Ming LinDepartment of Materials and Textiles, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, No.58, Sec.2, Sihchuan Rd, New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Ching-Ting LiangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd, New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Chih-Hung ChangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd, New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Syang-Peng RweiInstitute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, National Taipei University of Technology, 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan (R.O.C.). f10714@ntut.edu.tw.
Asia University · TWFar Eastern Memorial Hospital · TWNational Taipei University of Technology · TWYuan Ze University · TW

Funding

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital FEMH-2022-C-043
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStable upper limb fractures, such as radius, ulna, or distal humerus fractures, are common pediatric orthopedic traumas that are traditionally managed with cast immobilization. The commonly used synthetic fiberglass cast is light and water resistant but may promote skin itchiness during casting, which is a common complaint of patients. In addition, these diisocyanate-based casts have been proven to be toxic and may cause asthma. Herein, we introduce a novel biobased polyester cast to compare its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction with conventional synthetic fiberglass casts.

methodsFrom Feb 2022 to Nov 2022, we undertook a single-center prospective randomized trial involving 100 children with cast-immobilized stable upper limb fractures. These patients were randomized into either biobased polyester or synthetic fiberglass groups. All patients were regularly followed up till the cast removal which occurred approximately 3-4 weeks after immobilizing. Objective clinical findings and subjective patient questionnaire were all collected and analyzed.

resultsAccording to the radiographs taken on the day of cast removal, there was no loss of reduction in both groups. The incidence of skin problems was 3.4 times higher in the synthetic fiberglass group than in the biobased polyester group. For the subjective questionnaire, the biobased polyester cast was preferred in every sub-item.

conclusionsOur study strongly suggested that the novel biobased polyester cast provides matching stability to conventional fiberglass casts and improves patient satisfaction in an eco-friendlier and safer way.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System ( https://www. CLINICALTRIALS: gov/ ; ID: NCT06102603; Date: 26/10/2023).

Indexed as

Radius FracturesCasts, SurgicalChildGlassHumansProspective StudiesUpper ExtremityfiberglassBiobased polyester castPediatric upper limb fractureSynthetic fiberglass cast

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PMID38166834
PMCPMC10759437
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