What are the different types of casts?
Types of casts
- Plaster cast. This is made from gauze and plaster strips soaked in water.
- Synthetic cast. This is made from fiberglass or plastic strips.
- Cast brace. This is made of hard plastic.
- Splint (also called a half cast). This is made from slabs of plaster or fiberglass that hold the injury still.
Is a cast or boot better?
Less skin damage – skin underneath a cast can become raw and painful. The open-air design and lightweight material helps to prevent skin damage when wearing a walking boot. No loud saws used – walking boots can be removed without the use of loud saws. This is helpful for children who may be afraid of the saws.
Are fiberglass casts better than plaster?
Fiberglass has several advantages compared to plaster. It weighs less, so the cast made from it will be lighter. More durable and porous, fiberglass allows air to flow in and out. Fiberglass is the better choice in case the limb must be X-rayed during the healing process.
How to prepare for a long arm cast?
Preparation for cast application 2-8 plaster of Paris (POP) bandages (40-150 mm wide, depending on the size of the child) 3. Long arm cast The elbow is flexed to 90° prior to application of the tubular bandage and padding, to avoid compression at the antecubital fossa. The forearm is placed in neutral rotation for undisplaced, stable fractures.
Where to place lead strip in arm cast?
The forearm is placed in neutral rotation for undisplaced, stable fractures. A temporary malleable (thermoplastic, leather, or lead) strip can be placed beneath the tubular bandage, prior to plaster application, in order to protect the skin when plaster splitting is required. The location of the strip should be planned to avoid:
What kind of casts are used for hip surgery?
Abduction A-frame cast used to hold the hip muscles and tendons in place after surgery to allow time for healing applied from upper thighs to the feet, with a bar placed between both legs to keep the legs and hips immobile
What kind of casts are used for femur fractures?
Bilateral hip spica cast (also known as double hip spica) used for pelvis, hip, or thigh (femur) fractures also used to hold the hip or thigh muscles and tendons in place after surgery long leg: applied from the chest to the feet, with a bar between both legs to keep the hips and legs immobile