Question 1

how to scratch a foot cast?

Accepted Answer

You Don't : You have to be careful putting antyhing down your cast.  If you break the surface of the skin, you can develop an infection. If you lose something in the cast, this can lead to pressure irritation and skin damage/infection. It very hard o see or treat these areas wih the cast in place.  See your doctor if you have any concerns. Dr l.

Question 2

how do i dry my foot cast when its wet?

Accepted Answer

Try a hair blower: Place it on the cooler setting rather than the heat so you don't burn yourself. They do sell shower cast covers - prevention is always best. You also need to inform your doc as a wet cast may be problematic.

Question 3

how long should i wear my foot cast for?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is dependent on the injury and the instructions of your doctor. If  you have questions ask you treated physician.

Question 4

how can i weigh myself with a cast on my ankle?

Accepted Answer

It is simple: The cast weight around 3-4 pound subtract that from your weight on the scale.Good luck.

Question 5

can i accurately weigh myself with an ankle cast?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you know ankle cast weight, substract from total weight.Otherwise wait until cast comes off.

Question 6

why do people usually get foot cast?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize: A foot cast is used to immobilize a injured area on the foot to keep it from moving and give it a chance to heal. A example of this would be  a stress fractue of the metatarsal bone.

Question 7

should i go to a waterpark with a foot cast on? mom says no.

Accepted Answer

Listen to your mom.: A cast is on for your protection.  Spending a great deal of time in an amusement park can make life difficult for a foot in a cast (whatever the reason the cast is on such as a fracture).  Eve more problems if you get it wet.

Question 8

am i supposed to cover my toes when wearing a foot cast to keep clean?

Accepted Answer

It would be helpful: Keeping the toes covered eill keep them clean and prtotect them from the elements.

Question 9

my heel hurts after i got my foot cast removed. normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often after being in a cast, the foot and ankle can lack flexibility. This lack of flexibilty will cause stress to the bottom of the foot at the plantar fascia ligament which results in heel pain. Stretching and physical therapy will help with this problem.

Question 10

broke 4th5th metatarsal 10wks ago, foot cast only now told to bear weight, ankle is huge as is leg 1 week later is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Make sure you don't have a clot in your leg.

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