Using a cast is not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles, according to University of Warwick researchers – a conclusion that could hasten the decline of the tradition of signing a ...

* Clinical trial at University of Warwick compares the familiar cast, traditionally signed in sympathy, to modern removable brace for immobilising broken ankles * Cast was not more effective, with ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Heather Ford learns about a new cast and ...

A prospective randomised study was performed in order to compare plaster cast with Pliton-80 cast brace with a mobile plastic shoe insert in the treatment of ruptured fibular ankle ligaments. The two ...

Barbaro's cast was replaced on his laminitis-stricken left hind foot, and the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner received a custom-made plastic and steel brace on his right hind ...

A closed reduction is a method healthcare professionals use to set a broken bone without making an incision. This is a less invasive alternative to surgery that can reduce recovery time. Other ...