Stability of One-Step Spray-on Splint for Lower Extremity Fractures During Splinting, MEDEVAC, and Impact.

C Grace P HobayanNathaniel A BatesJohn HeynigerKenan AlzouhayliFranco PiscitaniClifton R HaiderChristopher FeltonAdam T GrothKevin D Martin

Published in: Military medicine (2024)

FastCast maintains stabilization of fractured lower extremities during transport and impacts to a significantly greater extent than SAM splints. Therefore, FastCast can potentially reduce the risk of fracture complications following physical stressors associated with combat and extraction.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
risk factors
soft tissue
hip fracture