Deep vein thrombosis after cast immobilization of the lower limb in Malaysian population. Should thromboprophylaxis be recommended?

Efficacy of patient information concerning casts applied post‐fracture

“…We also observed statistically significantly higher recall at follow‐up in patients who had received written information and read it at the time of receiving it. This is particularly important as the cast is often kept for an average of 4–6 weeks and complications can arise at any stage with problems such as pressure ulcer, DVT and nerve damage often occurring with a longer period of cast usage 18,19 . The potential for late complications further highlights the importance of providing a written information sheet.…”