Plaster versus Fiberglass Casts - Broken Arm Answers
Fiberglass casts. Fiberglass is a type of plastic that is easily shaped. Most fiberglass casts are made from rolls of material that is soft inside the package, and impregnated with polyurethane resin. Water activates the resin and creates a hard cast in about 3-4 minutes. Fiberglass casts are applied in a similar way to plaster casts.
Itching Under A Cast – Tips For Dealing With Discomfort
Itching while wearing a cast is a common problem for kids. Even adults have a hard time resisting the urge to scratch underneath the cast. Here are some tips for getting relief. Scratching safety You can do significant harm by scratching your skin beneath your cast. Never stick anything sharp or rough down the cast.
Removal Of Your Child’s Cast - Broken Arm Answers
2012年10月30日 · In fact some cast saws have vacuums attached to suck up the plaster or fiberglass particles created during the cutting process. Other tools are used in the process, like a cast spreader and large scissors. Steps of the process 1. Cutting the cast. The cast saw is turned on and the hard part of the cast is cut.
Cast Padding – Common Issues In Children’s Casts
2012年11月27日 · Cast padding. One of the essential components of a child’s cast is the padding. The padding protects your child’s skin from the fiberglass or plaster, which can irritate the skin. It also forms a barrier to heat and prevents burns when the cast is applied in the doctor’s office. Lack of good padding is a common reason for cast problems.
How To Tell A Bad Splint From A Good Splint - Broken Arm Answers
Pain is never normal in a cast or splint. Pain could be coming from any one or all of the following: skin rubbing on the hard material of the splint; wet skin getting irritated; too much pressure on the muscles, blood flow, and nerves from a tight cast; cast …
How Can You Tell If A Fracture Is Healed? - Broken Arm Answers
These situations involve discussions about whether your child can keep a removable splint on or whether it’s just safer to keep a cast on for another 2 weeks. I usually check kids back in the office after the final couple of weeks to make sure the arm isn’t tender any more.
What To Expect In The Office When A Cast Comes Off
2014年1月22日 · Normal appearance after the cast is removed. In the following picture, you can see the scaly, peeling appearance of the skin. This child’s cast was removed about 5 minutes before this picture was taken. He was in a long arm cast (up past the elbow). He sat in the chair in the exam room, sucking on a sucker the whole time.
Preventing Finger Stiffness In A Cast - Broken Arm Answers
2012年9月24日 · However, in most cases, the fingers are free, sticking out of the cast – especially in wrist fracture and elbow fracture treatment. There is rarely a good excuse for finger stiffness in a child with an arm cast. Tips on avoiding finger stiffness. Several strategies can help parents (who can remind doctors) prevent this problem.
When The Cast Comes Off – It’s Still Crooked!
2012年10月6日 · Parents often are surprised to see that their child’s arm is still crooked or slightly deformed after a cast comes off. Don’t worry – this can be a normal part of the process! This doesn’t happen all the time, but can be disturbing for parents if …
When Does The Cast Come Off? - Broken Arm Answers
2012年9月14日 · Fortunately most kids don’t need to be in their cast for longer than six weeks. Here’s what to expect. In general, casts come off when the bone is healed. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell if the bone is healed without taking off the cast and pushing gently on the healed area.