From 1971 to 1980, cast brace method was applied to 64 fractures of the lower extremities.
The age of patients ranged from 4 to 83 years. Thirteen cases were under the 12 years of age. 31 fractures were applied the cast braces on an average of 4 to 5 weeks after skeletal traction. The cast braces for 33 fractures were combined with osteosynthesis using intramedurally nailing or plating. The fracture healing was favourable in all all cases were over the 90 degrees of ROM except seven cases. No severe stiffness of the knee joint less than 30 degrees of ROM was encountered.
