Cast immobilisation for the treatment of paediatric distal radius fracture: fibreglass versus polyolefin.

Introduction: Stable distal radius fractures in children are frequently treated by immobilisation with a cast and heal readily without complications. This randomised clinical trial aimed to assess patient satisfaction and casting-related clinical outcomes when using polyolefin cast, a new cast material, compared to the conventional fibreglass cast.

Methods: A total of 80 patients (age range 7-16 years) with radiograph-confirmed stable distal radius fractures were recruited.