Indications
Fractures of the lower leg. The cast extends from the basis of the toes to the groin Duration: 5-8 weeks, a walking cast after 3 weeks.

Procedure
The knee should rest in an angle of 155-170°. Pains occur after a period of time in a 180° position. In the case of plaster the padding and the first layer is followed by an U-like longuette. It lies on the sides of the leg and runs round the heel. In the case of fibreglass this longuette is unnecessary.

In both cases after the second layer a longuette is put on the sole that exceeds the toes (toe plate). The third, and after folding down padding and stockinette, the fourth layer of casting bandages follow. In the case of plaster a fifth layer is needed usually.