Table 11:
Irremovable Cast Walkers Versus Removable Cast Walkers, Complications
| Author, Year N (ICW/RCW) | Complication, n (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Maceration | Ulcer Infection | Trauma | Fall | |
| Najafi et al, 201630 49 (23/26) |
None reported | ICW: 2 (8.7) RCW: 0 |
Not reported | Not reported |
| Piaggesi et al, 201628 42 (22/20) |
ICW: 1 (4.5) RCW: 0 |
Fungal intertrigo ICW: 0 RCW: 1 (5) |
Accidental minor trauma in the contralateral foot ICW: 1 (4.5) RCW: 0 |
Not reported |
| Armstrong et al, 200537 50 (23/27) |
ICW: 15 (65.2) RCW: 9 (33.3) |
Antibiotics to treat soft-tissue infection (no device-related infections reported) ICW: 6 (26.1) RCW: 10 (37.0) |
Not reported | ICW: 0 RCW: 0 |
Abbreviations: ICW, irremovable cast walker; RCW, removable cast walker.