Standard practice at our facility is every other day dressing change and positioning in thermoplastic splint (TS), though trials exist maintaining palmar extension. While evidence supports TS, mounting research backs use of soft casting (SC) and dressing change every 3-7 days. Currently no ...
Plaster or splint is a most widely used method for fracture immobilization in China [2]. The technique has changed little since it was invented in the 10th century. The shortcomings of plaster, such as water resistance, air permeability, skin comfort, fixed stability and weight of cast wear ...
Wear a cast cover, plastic bag, or even plastic wrap around your cast and wrap a towel or cloth around the top to block and absorb water. If you have a leg splint or cast on, place a stool or shower seat in your shower to sit on and wash using a detachable shower head or hose....