Use of a 3D-printed splint for the treatment of distal radius fractures: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Management of distal radius fractures typically includes a period of immobilization with either a cast or a splint. Traditional immobilization methods can have inconveniences such as poor resistance to water and poor ventilation, which can result in skin maceration, skin breakdown, and infection in case of wetting.

Hypothesis: 3D-printed splints could potentially overcome the inconveniences of traditional casts.