Tincture of Benzoin to Prevent Cast Slippage in Clubfoot
Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2016, Vol 10, Issue 3
Abstract
Using tincture of benzoin for clubfoot has been well documented in the literature(4,5). The aim of this letter is to recommend and highlight the use of tincture benzoin to prevent clubfoot cast slippage as its use may not be widespread in Malaysia.
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S Ibrahim
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