Medical Casts

Cast Types and Care Instructions

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Casts also help prevent or decrease muscle contractions, and are effective at providing immobilization. Casts immobilize the joint above and the …

Types of Casts: Plaster Casts, Synthetic Casts, Splints - Healthline

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Splints & Casts for Bone Fractures or Injuries

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Casts and splints are orthopedic devices that are used to protect and support fractured or injured bones and joints. They help to immobilize the injured limb to keep the bone in …

Cast care: Do's and don'ts - Mayo Clinic

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There are two main types of casts: Plaster casts. Plaster casts are easier to mold for some uses than are fiberglass casts. Plaster casts are also... Fiberglass casts. …

Care of Casts and Splints - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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Casts and splints support and protect injured bones and soft tissue. When you break a bone, your doctor will put the pieces back together in the right position. Casts and …

Urinary casts - UCSF Health

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Medical Tests Urinary casts Definition Urinary casts are tiny tube-shaped particles that can be found when urine is examined under the microscope during a test …

Cast For a Broke Bone: What Is It Made Of?

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Casts, whether for a broken arm, leg, or other part of the body, are used to support and protect injured bones and give them a chance to heal. Casts are typically …

Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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An orthopedic cast, or simply cast, is a shell, frequently made from plaster or fiberglass, that encases a limb (or, in some cases, large portions of the body) to stabilize and …

Cast Care, Types of Casts and Cast Aids

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Cast brace. This is made of hard plastic. Soft pads inside the brace push against (compress) the injury. The brace is held in place with Velcro strips and can be …

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