Types of Casts - Boston Childrens Hospital Casts are used to immobilize injured bones, promote healing, and reduce pain and swelling while the bone heals They are sometimes put on an arm or leg after surgery to protect the bone and ensure it remains in proper alignment Getting a cast put on is not painful
Cast care: Dos and donts - Mayo Clinic Learn about the basics of cast care What are the different types of casts? Casts are custom-made to fit and support injured limbs There are two main types of casts: Plaster casts Plaster casts are easier to mold for some uses than are fiberglass casts Plaster casts also generally are less expensive Fiberglass casts
Casts: Types Care - Cleveland Clinic Casts are most commonly used to hold a part of your body in place while you’re healing after a bone fracture (a broken bone) You might need a cast after other injuries or some types of orthopaedic surgery, too, but that’s much less common
Cast and Splint Care - Nationwide Childrens Hospital Your child needs a cast or splint The cast or splint keeps the injured area from moving while it heals Movement can cause pain, delay healing or make the injury worse Some casts are waterproof Your doctor will tell you the type that has been put on your child
Cast Care: Types of Casts and Cast Aids Several types of casts are available to help injuries heal Your healthcare provider will decide what type of cast will work best for your injury
Types of Casts: Plaster Casts, Synthetic Casts, Splints There are two main types of cast, known as plaster casts and synthetic casts We’ll go over the pros and cons of both types and explain where splints come into the picture
Casts and Splints for Broken Bones - OrthoInfo - AAOS Casts and splints hold broken bones in place while they heal This video discusses how to take care of your cast or splint to make sure your bone heals properly and you recover faster
Frequently Asked Questions About Casts - Childrens Minnesota What are the different kinds of casts? A cast, which keeps a bone from moving so it can heal, is essentially a big bandage that has two layers — a soft cotton layer that rests against the skin and a hard outer layer that prevents the broken bone from moving