Using a cast is not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles, according to University of Warwick researchers – a conclusion that could hasten the decline of the tradition of signing a ...

* Clinical trial at University of Warwick compares the familiar cast, traditionally signed in sympathy, to modern removable brace for immobilising broken ankles * Cast was not more effective, with ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Heather Ford learns about a new cast and ...