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Early Ischial Weight-Bearing Cast Brace for Femoral Fractures

Authors: GWO-JAW WANG, MD, W. HUGH BAUGHER, MD, STEVEN I. REGER, PhD, WARREN G. STAMP, MD

Abstract

Three patients with middle or distal femoral fracture were treated with modified ischial weight-bearing cast incorporating only the thigh. The treatment provided adequate stabilization, allowed early ambulation, and promoted fracture healing.

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