After a bone or soft tissue injury of the upper extremity, a splint or arm cast may be necessary for support. Here's how to take care of your splint or cast.

You will need to wear your cast or splint until your bone is fully healed and can support itself. While you are wearing your cast or splint, you will likely lose muscle strength in the injured …

Jul 8, 2021 · After a cast is removed, you might experience limited mobility, stiffness, or swelling in your arm, hand, or wrist. It’s important to adhere to the exercises for fractures as …

May 9, 2014 · There are several steps you can take to address and alleviate swelling. If you are in a splint, your doctor will show you how to adjust it to safely ease the pressure on your injured …

Jul 19, 2023 · You have been fitted with a cast or splint to protect your bone and reduce pain as you heal. It is important to take care of your cast or splint to minimize the risk of potential …

Gradually wean yourself out of the splint after a few weeks. Avoid the arm hanging down. Perhaps elevate the arm and hand by putting it on two pillows on your chair arm, clenching and …

May 9, 2014 · Understanding the different types of casts, and the correct way to care for them, can help make your proscribed time in a cast, splint, or brace safe, effective, and problem-free. …

Splints and casts are supports that are used to protect injured bones and soft tissues. A cast completely encircles the limb with a hard, rigid outer shell (Figures 1 and 2). A splint provides …

How to keep your cast or splint dry. Showering and bathing can be challenging when you have a splint or cast, but it is very important to keep your cast or splint dry. A wet cast loses strength, …

support your cast or splint if it is on your arm. Keep your splint or cast dry. Moisture can weaken it and it may not be able to keep your injured bone in place. Wet cotton padding next to your skin …