Question 1

ideas for cast scratching?

Accepted Answer

Don't scratch!: Don't succumb to the temptation of scratching under a cast!  many infections of the skin start in this manner. Some of my patients have found benefit by placing a cold pack on the cast. Just be sure it doesn't get the cast wet.

Question 2

can i swim with a cast on?

Accepted Answer

Cast: Yes, you can swim with a cast on, as long as the cast is protected by plstic or other material.

Question 3

do i wear a cast if i break a rib?

Accepted Answer

No cast: Broken ribs don't require a cast, and are usually treated just with pain medicine. Rib-belts or ace wraps around the chest are controversial, because they stabilize the area, but can constrict breathing. It's probably still worth getting an xray to know how long to expect it will take to heal, and make sure there is no damage to the underlying lung, etc.

Question 4

how long do i keep my soft cast on?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient  info: Soft cast for what? Did not the Physician that applied the soft cast explain this?

Question 5

what injuries do you get a cast for?

Accepted Answer

Requiring a cast: Casts are use to immobilize bones and joints. In this way, injuries to bones and the muscles that move them can be treated by keeping them motionless and allowing the bones to heal and any associated inflammatory reactions to resolve. Therefore, we use casts to immobilize broken bones and put to rest  tendon and ligament injuries (requiring surgery or not).

Question 6

why would they put a walking cast on?

Accepted Answer

No crutches.: A walking cast is used when the time is right in the healing process, so that a person does not have to use crutches to walk after a fracture or serious sprain.

Question 7

i want to make a cast anyone know how?

Accepted Answer

3 Steps: Bedding from cotton role, then fibro glass roles dip it with cold water, and roll it on the arm in the shape you want you let dry for 5 minutes.

Question 8

how do i know if i  need a cast or not?

Accepted Answer

When orthoDr tells U: Only dr who has examined you & reviewed x-rays can advise. Of course you are always free to get a second opinion, if so, advise any second opinion is by someone respected & with experience.

Question 9

would a cast help my accessory navicular?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Studies show that when an accessory navicular syndrome is present with inflammation, immobilization is one nonoperative conservative strategy that your Orthopaedic Surgeon may employ to decrease the irritation and inflammation. However, Rest, Ice, Wrapping/bracing, elevation and antiinflammatories may be a preferable option due to loss of function. If severe casting may be indicated see ortho plz

Question 10

can i use a walking cast in order to work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The answer to this really depends on the extent of your injury and the work you do, and needs to be discussed with your treating physician.

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