![]() Certain injuries require being treated with a cast. Casts are designed to immobilize injured areas to prevent further injury. Although casts are beneficial for healing a broken bone correctly, there are many rules associated with the care of the injury and the cast. These rules will allow for a quick and safe recovery.
There are two main types of casts that doctors use. Doctors will either use plaster casts or fiberglass casts. Although both types do the same job of immobilizing an injury, there are pros and cons to each. Plaster casts are easier to mold onto the injured area and will set and harden faster than fiberglass. Plaster casts, however, cannot get wet. Fiberglass casts, on the other hand, can get wet depending on the padding used and are lighter weight than their counterpart. The healthcare provider will decide which cast is appropriate and better suited for the injury. After a cast is on, it is important that the care rules are followed. Although fiberglass casts can get slightly wet, it is important to keep the cast clean and dry as much as possible. A plastic bag can be placed over the cast in order to keep it dry in the shower or outside in the rain. The skin inside of a cast can get itchy, but it is important to not use pencils or other small objects to try to scratch inside of the cast. This can lead to further injury or damage to the cast. http://www.thecastcover.com/blogs/news/9640567-cast-care-the-dos-and-donts |
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