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Why does a doctor put a cast on a broken arm or leg?

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Better healing: Treatment for most fractures (broken bones) involves immobilizing the bone. Most commonly this is done by placing a cast (plaster or fiberglass) on the broken bone until it is healed.

Answered 4/11/2018

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Cast: A cast stops motionand allows healing.

Answered 3/26/2013

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