Question 1

what happenes to your muscles and tendons if your in a cast or brace to long?

Accepted Answer

ATROPHY: Muscles shrink during periods of immobilization. However, tendons and ligaments are allowed to heal. A slow and controlled rehabilitation period should be used to initiate movement into the joints and resume use of the soft tissues after a longer period of immobilization. The muscle strength and size usually will return quickly after normal use has resumed.

Question 2

how long do arm fractures generally take to heal if in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Broken arm: The average time for healing is 6 weeks.

Question 3

would it be permitted to run a mile for a final exam with a broken arm in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't hurt: Running a mile in a short arm cast shouldn't be a problem.

Question 4

is my arm still broken if in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The cast is on because the arm is broken.  Once the fracture has healed, the cast is no longer needed.

Question 5

how long could my broken arm be in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Usually 4-6 weeks: Arm fractures usually heal in 4-6 weeks depending on the extent of fracture, type of fractuere and which arm bone or bones are affected.  All things equal you should expect 4-6 weeks but your orthopedist may think differently based on follow up exam, x-rays and your individual case study.  Follow up and keep open dialog with your doctor.

Question 6

i fractured arm 7 weeks ago and still in a cast, should i saw it off?

Accepted Answer

Cast: No i recommend you see an orthopedist, get an x-ray and a proper cast saw can be used.

Question 7

should a toddler's arm fracture be in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Must of the time yes, however depend upon where the fx is, the particular bone involved and the characteristic of the fx.It varies from a simple splint to a full arm cast.

Question 8

hey docs, should toddler's arm fracture be in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some fractures in toddlers are little more than a dent in the bone, like a dent in a can.It is stable and is often just places in a soft splint. Others might require quite an elaborate cast. It all varies with the type and location of the injury.

Question 9

what some arm workouts i can do while my broken hand is in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Best avoid: No workout unless u get go ahead from your orthopedist.

Question 10

my arm is in a cast and my fingers are darker then my other hand. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Veinous congestion: The cast slows blood return ot of limb giving it a blueish tint pretty normal may need to be loosened if swelling gets worse or painful keep it above your herart elevate arm.

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