Abstract
This article reviews a study in which distal forearm fractures in children were treated with a below elbow semi-rigid cast, with instructions for removal at home. Patient satisfaction surveys established that children and parents were pleased they did not have to return to hospital to have the cast removed, and most patients returned to normal activity immediately or within one week after removing the plaster at home. Although semi-rigid casts are slightly more expensive to apply than standard plaster, the authors believe this is outweighed by the advantages of patients not having to return to the fracture clinic. Hospital clinics were significantly less busy, allowing them to create slots for new referrals.
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