Plaster Casts
What is Plaster Cast?
Plaster cast are made up of bandage with hard covering like plaster of Paris. The main function of plaster cast is to hold your broken bones in the arm or leg in right place. It usually needs to stay on for between 4 and 12 weeks (Depend on the injury). Many fractures can be successfully treated in a cast. Casting requires immobilization of the fractured part for a few weeks. The fractures near joint usually result in some stiffness of the joint. Physiotherapy may be helpful in regaining the movement.
There are three 3 types of cast which you can demand:
- Plaster of Paris Cast
- Coloured Synthetic Cast – Lightweight
- Waterproof Coloured Synthetic Cast – Lightweight
Tips for Plaster Cast Care
Plaster care has to be followed strictly as advised by the doctor. Here are some of the tips
- Keep your arm or leg raised on a soft surface, such as a pillow, for as long as possible in the first few days
- Always remove any covering as quick as you can to avoid sweating
- Don’t make you plaster cast wet. This will weaken it, and your bone will be dislocated
- Use special covers for plaster casts to keep them dry when washing or bathing
- Even if the plaster cast makes your skin feel very itchy, don’t poke anything underneath it
- Do not walk on a cast unless you have been told it is safe to do so
Cost of Plaster casting:
Dr. Ashwini Gaurav is the best orthopedic doctor in Patna, where he not only understand the complexity of the fracture but also treat them with an advanced treatment approach.
The cost of plaster cast cannot be fixed it depends on the type of fracture and severity of fracture. The approximate costing for the cast will be around 10,000rs. Feel free to connect us we are always there to serve you.
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