Question 1

i had surgery on my elbow and now my arm is in a cast, what would be the best way to sleep?  the cast is from fingers to halfway up upper arm bent

Accepted Answer

Which is most: comfortable for you is the way you sleep , speak to your surgeon for further instructions .

Question 2

will have modified brosrom surgery in a few weeks. can i ride my bike with a cast? how soon after can i do that?

Accepted Answer

Probably: You would certainly want to check with your individual surgeon; but at least theoretically your foot and ankle would be protected in a cast for riding a bike.

Question 3

i have an assessed ulnarimpacted syndrome case..  i will be having surgery how long will it be before i can drive?  (i will be in a cast)

Accepted Answer

Ortho: Your ortho would have definitive answer, but expect 6 to 8 weeks.

Question 4

what are your experiences prescribing a walking cast  after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Don't like them: I feel they are unstable and difficult for a patient to use.

Question 5

if someone's finger bending permanently downward, is needed surgery to fix it, or can you cast it for a while?

Accepted Answer

Needs Hand Surgeon: The treatment may be splinting and hand therapy, traction apparatus or surgery.

Question 6

i have compartment syndrome. i need surgery. what's the recovery like? cast after? crutches? when do you fully recover? how long? thanks

Accepted Answer

Prolonged recovery: You did not mention where , most common is leg , was done to releases the the pressure and prevent damage to nerves and muscles.Most of the times procedure is brief, recovery is not instant even with minimum damage , full  recovery takes months, may need additional surgery skin graft rehab etc most will recover some will never regain full function will not be in sports  and has to accept out come.

Question 7

i damaged my tfcc 4 months ago. its healing very slowly. how long do i have before its to late to get surgery and will a cast make any difference.

Accepted Answer

Need some treatment: Tfcc ligament tears usually do not heal without some form of treatment.  I do feel that it may be worth a course of a cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection and cast immobilization.  If symptoms still persists, then surgery will be required.  I would suggest seeing an orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in hand surgery.  Good luck.

Question 8

can you have reconstructive hand surgery while in a cast?

Accepted Answer

More information: I need more information about what type of injury you had and what type of surgery is being recommended.

Question 9

how do i deal with cold toes under my cast after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Place a xtra large: Gym sock over the end of the cast.

Question 10

just severed my spine in a atv accident what comes next after surgery will i be put in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Which level ?: Which part of your spine was injured ? Need more information. Any internal injury ? Burns ? Will surgery be attempted to stabilize the spine ? You need to be talking to your doctors about the next step.

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I had surgery on my elbow and now my arm is in a cast, what would be the best way to sleep? the cast is from fingers to halfway up upper arm bent

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Will have modified brosrom surgery in a few weeks. can i ride my bike with a cast? how soon after can i do that?

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I have an assessed ulnarimpacted syndrome case.. i will be having surgery how long will it be before i can drive? (i will be in a cast)

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What are your experiences prescribing a walking cast after surgery?

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If someone's finger bending permanently downward, is needed surgery to fix it, or can you cast it for a while?

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I have compartment syndrome. i need surgery. what's the recovery like? cast after? crutches? when do you fully recover? how long? thanks

A member asked:

I damaged my tfcc 4 months ago. its healing very slowly. how long do i have before its to late to get surgery and will a cast make any difference.

A member asked:

Can you have reconstructive hand surgery while in a cast?

A member asked:

How do i deal with cold toes under my cast after surgery?

A member asked:

Just severed my spine in a atv accident what comes next after surgery will i be put in a cast?

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