Casting are orthopaedic 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 place until it fully heals.
Fibreglass and plaster of paris are the 2 most commonly used material for casting.
1.The area is padded with aquacast liner.
2.The fibreglass material is soaked water and dampened to that it becomes soft and moldable.
3.The affected region is wrapped with the fibreglass material.
4.Once set and moulded into position, the cast is ready and will serve its purpose to immobilize as well as stabilize the fracture.
1.Waterproof casts allow water to pass through, thus cleansing can take place and less harbouring of debris or bacteria.
2.The newer cast allows the skin to dry a lot quicker due to higher surface exposure.
3.The removal of cast when the fracture heals is a simpler process which does not involve any use of cast saw. We merely have to unclip the cast.
Side effects are rare and limited but this includes:-