Question 1

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hope this finds you well. 
i cracked my ankle a few days ago and got a plaster cast around it. i suspect the injection they gave me is giving bad pains and it's unbearable. i can't sleep or lay down properly

Accepted Answer

Call Dr.: Where ever you got the cast or where you are expected to follow up, is where you should call and let them know your concerns , sometimes there are issues with a cast that need to be addressed. Do not wait!

Question 2

10yr son cracked knee.is in cast(2weeks) but ws put after 10days.he says it pains fr within.is it normal pain.he walks little at home.shld he do that?

Accepted Answer

See his doctor: He needs to be evaluated by his doctor to find out what's going on.

Question 3

my cracked radius bone still shows ununion picture on x-ray. the cast had removed.  why i don't feel such pain like before?

Accepted Answer

Clinical union: X-rays are often the last thing to show solid healing after a fracture.  Clinically patients recover faster than their xrays.  X-rays do not show the granulation tissue, cartilage, and other healing tissues that help stabilize your broken bone.

Question 4

so, i have had a small minor crack on the fibula of the left leg. i have put on a cast on jan 3rd just after the incident. when can i remove the cast.

Accepted Answer

Fibula: it the break is in the shaft, you should be able to walk on it now. If it is down around the ankle, about 6 wks, but you could use a walking boot after 3 wks.

Question 5

have a cast on foot due to a crack in bone.  does this take long to heal and have no pain and its only had cast on for 4 days is that a good sign.

Accepted Answer

Depends: The length of the casting will be dependent on the severity of the fracture and any displacement that may have occurred. I'm glad you have minimal pain. Don't disobey your treating physician's instructions. Direct any questions about activity to him/her. Good luck.

Question 6

my 10 year sons cracked his knee due to a fall.he's got a cast on his foot past 15 days.does he need a  physiotherapist after the cast?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Definitely he needs physical therapy.

Question 7

why does my healed sprial fracture on my ankle crack, swell, and turn purple? its been 2 years since broken and i had a cast for over 3 months

Accepted Answer

Post Fracture: Did you have surgery? If so, it's likely from the hardware. If not its possible arthritis  or tendonitis causing the crack.  See you doctor about this since its been 2 years.

Question 8

i have got tendonitis in my wrist. i need advice on how to treat it! my bones crack in my wrist. do i need a cast if the pain gets too bad? need help!

Accepted Answer

See details: The wrist needs to be evaluated. Casting is only very rarely needed. Splinting is easier. However, many areas of tendinitis can resolve with a simple cortisone injection. See a rheumatologist or orthopedist.

Question 9

how do you cut a plaster cast off yourself?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: You should go to the doctor who will use a specail cast cutting saw.

Question 10

will broken hands need plaster casts?

Accepted Answer

Splinting or casting: In the proper position is the single most important  ting to treat a hand fracture. Finger and hand joints get stiff quiclky if poorly positioned. The immobilzation must offer a secure afe position that allows healing to ccur without prolonging recovery. Typically this is for a nondisplaced or displaced fracture that can be held stable. For unfixable or unstalbe fractures internal fixaiton is adde.

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Good day hope this finds you well. i cracked my ankle a few days ago and got a plaster cast around it. i suspect the injection they gave me is giving bad pains and it's unbearable. i can't sleep or lay down properly

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10yr son cracked knee.is in cast(2weeks) but ws put after 10days.he says it pains fr within.is it normal pain.he walks little at home.shld he do that?

A member asked:

My cracked radius bone still shows ununion picture on x-ray. the cast had removed. why i don't feel such pain like before?

A member asked:

So, i have had a small minor crack on the fibula of the left leg. i have put on a cast on jan 3rd just after the incident. when can i remove the cast.

A member asked:

Have a cast on foot due to a crack in bone. does this take long to heal and have no pain and its only had cast on for 4 days is that a good sign.

A member asked:

My 10 year sons cracked his knee due to a fall.he's got a cast on his foot past 15 days.does he need a physiotherapist after the cast?

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Why does my healed sprial fracture on my ankle crack, swell, and turn purple? its been 2 years since broken and i had a cast for over 3 months

A member asked:

I have got tendonitis in my wrist. i need advice on how to treat it! my bones crack in my wrist. do i need a cast if the pain gets too bad? need help!

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How do you cut a plaster cast off yourself?

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Will broken hands need plaster casts?

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