Publications by authors named "Winnie Ky Fung"
Introduction: Cast immobilisation remains the mainstay of treatment for various fractures in paediatric patients, yet patients commonly complain of skin irritation and discomfort. This study aimed to perform a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the effects of cast immobilisation on the skin of children and adolescents.
Materials And Methods: Patients aged 6-17 years of age with a fracture treated in a fiberglass short-arm or short-leg cast were recruited.