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Arm or leg in a cast : treatment in the event of a fracture or injury

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About the treatment

How the cast is applied depends on the fracture or injury to your arm or leg. There are two methods:

  • Around your entire arm or leg. This is called a full cast.
  • Only on the underside of your arm or leg. This is called a splint.

The doctor will determine which cast you will receive.
There are two types of cast. The type of cast you receive depends on the fracture and the injury:

  • After an accident or surgery, you will usually receive a plaster cast first.
  • Once your arm or leg is no longer swollen, you will usually receive a plastic cast. You may also receive a plastic cast after the removal of stitches

If you break your arm, you may need to rest it in a sling.
A sling is a strap with a loop that hangs around your neck. Your arm hangs in the loop.

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