Casts are a common treatment for fractures. Casts are used to immobilize injured bones, promote healing, and reduce pain and swelling while the bone heals. They are sometimes put on an arm or leg after surgery to protect the bone and ensure it remains in proper alignment.
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Casts hold an injured part of your body in place, especially while you're healing after a bone fracture. They're either fiberglass or plaster.
Generally, the splint or cast also covers the joint above and below the broken bone. In many cases, a splint is applied to a fresh injury first. As swelling ...
Mar 10, 2024 · If the cast is on your leg, lie down and put cushions or pillows underneath. This helps drain blood and fluids away from the injured area.
A cast holds a broken bone in place as it heals. Casts also help prevent or decrease muscle contractions, and are effective at providing immobilization. Casts ...
Knee and leg casts are rigid covers that keep your knee and lower leg still. Your doctor uses this treatment when you break a bone or injure a joint. The cast ...
Casts and splints hold the bones in place while they heal. They also reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasm. Splints and casts are sometimes applied after ...
Feb 14, 2024 · There may be some itching and aches as the bone starts to heal, but new or worsening pain is a sign that something is wrong. A doctor holding a ...
If your child breaks a bone, a cast can help support and protect the injury as it heals. But a cast can't do its job without proper care. Find out more about ...
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