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Cast Care
Good cast care is an important part of the healing process. We recommend the following tips for good cast care:
-A cast should fit snug but not tight. You should have good blood return on all of your toes and fingers.
-Casts should be properly elevated throughout the day to keep down excess swelling.
-Casts should be kept dry at all times. If the cast becomes wet down to the padding it must be removed as quickly as possible. The skin is unable to dry out on its own and can become emaciated.
-Avoid putting anything down your cast to “scratch” your skin with, such as a ruler, pencil, or coat hanger. By doing this you can accidentally scratch your skin and cause an infection.