Perfecting a Playing Cast for Hand and Wrist Injuries.

In brief In 21 years of treating patients who had hand and wrist injuries by using silicone rubber playing casts, clinicians have found that these casts effectively protect athletes during competition. The authors describe a straightforward method of fabricating a silicone rubber cast that allows athletes to return to play quickly. In a survey of 148 high school football players, athletes reported that the cast was safe and functional.