Study on Wood-plastic Composite for Circumferential Casting

Study on Circumferential Casting Techniques With WOODCAST

The purpose of study is to verify that WOODCAST Circular system performs safely and effectively in its intended use.

An ecologically friendly and biodegradable wood-plastic composite-cast is studied. The purpose of the study is to verify that WOODCAST Circular system performs safely and effectively in its intended use. Patients, who need immobilization of extremity (including for example scaphoid fracture of the wrist or ankle fracture) will be participating in the study. Various casting techniques with novel WOODCAST material will be studied.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient treatment involves circular casting;
• age 0-90 years;
• mother tongue finnish or swedish

Exclusion Criteria:

• open fracture;
• other fractures or a previous fracture;
• a previous or simultaneous tendon-, nerve-, or vascular injury to the extremity yo be treated;
• a multiple injured extremity;
• decreased co-operation of the patient;
• malignancy;
• an illness affecting the general health.