When you need to put on a cast

When you need to put on a cast

When should I put on a splint?

• When there is a broken bone or a dislocated joint
• Correcting disabilities such as scoliosis
• Prevent muscle contractions, such as in patients with burns or scalds.
• Prevent bone fractures in cases of bone diseases such as osteoporosis or bone tumors.
• Splint bones and joints after surgery to keep the operated joint still, to promote fast healing and prevent bleeding in the surgical wound or after ligation of tendons, blood vessels and nerves.

Precautions when wearing a splint

• The cast should not be put on weight immediately or the patient should not walk on the cast until it is fully hardened. The amount of weight-bearing should be as advised by the doctor.
• Elevate the arm or leg in the cast above body level, especially for the first 24 hours, to reduce swelling.
• Do not let the cast get wet or dirty, and do not allow water to enter the cast.
• If itching occurs, do not use objects to scratch this may cause skin abrasions. Also, be careful of small objects that may fall into. Which can cause pressure sores and subsequent infection. You should take anti-itch medication and use a hair dryer to reduce the itching.
• Exercise your muscles regularly by tensing the muscles inside and outside the cast, along with moving the surrounding joints.
• You should not cut, trim or remove the splint yourself because it can cause damage to the bones, such as crooked bones.
• Be careful not to put heavy objects on it, as this will cause the splint to crack.
• Eat meat, vitamins and calcium to help restore worn-out parts to normal condition more quickly.
• If you experience pain that does not go away even with painkillers, you should go to the hospital immediately.
• If the cast shrinks or breaks, go to the hospital immediately.
• If you experience numbness, or your fingers or toes become pale or dark purple, you should go to the hospital immediately.

Notes

• The cast has cracks, feels too tight or loose.
• There is severe pain, especially in คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย the area where the splint is pressed.
• The tip of the finger or toe on the splinted side is painful, swollen, dark blue or pale, feels numb, has limited movement, and does not improve even when the splinted part is elevated.
• There is blood, pus, or foul odor coming out of the cast.
• The skin around the edge of the cast is abraded or red and swollen.