Question 1

how can i test my forearm rotation if in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Long or short: If in a cast above your elbow, you should not be able to rotate your forearm. If the cast ends below your elbow, you should be able to rotate.

Question 2

problems with forearm cast? itches.

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Try this: Hair dryer could help to reduce that try it, stay in cool area.Good luck.

Question 3

out of cast after 4 weeks(long arm) muscles in forearm tight n painful n numbness in thumb normal post cast? i had epychondolitis n torn tendon

Accepted Answer

Can be expected --: Stiffness from being in a cast for 4 weeks. Numbness maybe from cast being too tight or the cotton padding may have bunched up causing a local neuritis, which should clear up in 2-3 weeks time. As you exercise the tight muscles should loosen up and get stronger, reducing the stiffness as well.
Massage/stretching exercises would help the epicondylitis. The doc should advise re: the torn tendon!

Question 4

both bones in forearm are broken, big cast=3 wks, short cast 3 wks.  x-ray still shows deformity.  growth plate still active.  should i worry?

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Your age: The amount of deformity and how much growth is left plays a big role. If  you are fully grown then that is different and you may need to have this fracture operated upon if it is truly a forearm fracture.

Question 5

broke 1 bone in forearm close to wrist been having cast for 2months should be off in 1more week.im i gonna be able to work out soon? like push-ups?

Accepted Answer

Fairly soon,yes: Sounds like you broke your distal radius and it did not require surgery(great!) and you are getting your cast or immobilizer off.Your ors will probably get u started on an exersize  program to regain motion in your wrist and your strength back in your forearm and hand.Once you have started that you probably(check w/ your doc) begin doing push-ups, etc.Best of luck!

Question 6

3y old broke forearm. tonight while bathing her, with a sealed arm cast protector, cast got wet inside. how do i dry it or should it be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Hair dryer: You may be able to blow it dry with a hair dryer on low heat. If this seems to work &amp; the cast remains firm, you do not need to replace it. If a little water got inside it will be no worse than the kid sweating. However, if you are concerned it is not stable have it checked.

Question 7

is muscle atrophy in the hand and forearm after a cast permanent?

Accepted Answer

No.: No, the muscles will return to normal size as you begin to use your arm and hand again.

Question 8

is it normal for doc 2 say its ok 2 not wear a cast when forearm is still broken?complete fractures of radius/ulna have only little healing, no surgery

Accepted Answer

Pretty early: 6-8 wks.4 a good start on healing depending on the location of the fracture. With no callus formation i would seek another opinion.B very careful in the meantime.

Question 9

radial fracture in left forearm. my cast redone a second time as it became too loose. its loose again but doc won't fix it. how will my arm heal?

Accepted Answer

Immobilization: will help the ends of the broken boned heal. The cast does not have to be skin tight.

Question 10

i have fracture in my forearm radius bone. sometimes i feel that my bone is moving inside cast but not sure is it for real or just my thought.i x ray and the bone is at right place. sir is it possible that bone can misplace in cast after 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: Please see your surgeon for an x-ray to determine if the bone is moving since the bone is not healed after 3 weeks and you may need further treatment. If you are not confident in your Doctor please see another for a second opinion.

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Forearm rotation in a cast

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How can i test my forearm rotation if in a cast?

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Problems with forearm cast? itches.

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Out of cast after 4 weeks(long arm) muscles in forearm tight n painful n numbness in thumb normal post cast? i had epychondolitis n torn tendon

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Both bones in forearm are broken, big cast=3 wks, short cast 3 wks. x-ray still shows deformity. growth plate still active. should i worry?

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Broke 1 bone in forearm close to wrist been having cast for 2months should be off in 1more week.im i gonna be able to work out soon? like push-ups?

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3y old broke forearm. tonight while bathing her, with a sealed arm cast protector, cast got wet inside. how do i dry it or should it be replaced?

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Is muscle atrophy in the hand and forearm after a cast permanent?

A member asked:

Is it normal for doc 2 say its ok 2 not wear a cast when forearm is still broken?complete fractures of radius/ulna have only little healing, no surgery

A member asked:

Radial fracture in left forearm. my cast redone a second time as it became too loose. its loose again but doc won't fix it. how will my arm heal?

A member asked:

I have fracture in my forearm radius bone. sometimes i feel that my bone is moving inside cast but not sure is it for real or just my thought.i x ray and the bone is at right place. sir is it possible that bone can misplace in cast after 3 weeks?

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