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This leaflet is designed to inform you about the care of your cast, splint or surgical boot. It also describes possible complications of having a cast, splint or surgical boot fitted. Why are casts, splints or surgical boots used? National Treatment Centre (NTC) - Fife Orthopaedics Plaster Room, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy: 01592 643355 Extension:29794 (Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm). Elevate the affected limb, positioning it so it is above the level of your heart, especially during the first few days. This will help to reduce swelling and pain.

Available in many sizes, to suit both kids and adults, the DryPro waterproof cast cover is made from durable, surgical grade rubber that will not rip or tear. If you experience any of the above signs or symptoms, you must seek urgent medical help. Either attend the Emergency Department (A&E) or dial 999. For urgent advice only Minor Injuries Unit, St Andrews Community Hospital, St Andrews: 01334 465683 (Open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm). With a DryPro, you can relax while taking a long soak in the bath, enjoy your regular shower, take your usual swim in the pool or like so many of our customers, save your Summer holidays.

Discuss your injury with your insurance company to confirm insurance liability/validity, as you must be able to control your vehicle safely. Inform the clinician/plaster technician if you plan to fly anywhere whilst in a Plaster of Paris cast. No other product on the market gives you the DryPro vacuum seal technology, ensuring a completely airtight fit, so good it can’t even be pulled off your leg.

Cast, splints or surgical boots are used to control pain and allow the bones and or soft tissues to heal. Casts provide almost total immobilisation, often where there has been a bone break or fracture. Splints and surgical boots are often used to limit, but provide some controlled movement to help the tissues to heal. How to take care of yourself and the cast/splint/boot? Upper Limb Casts and Splints Having been mortified at breaking my ankle in the first instance, not being able to bathe was a secondary – but embarrassing – situation. Having never broken anything before and being a complete novice to the world of casts, finding that there was a product that could help me felt like a miracle. Using the detachable hand held pump, you pump the air out and the vacuum seal is so safe that you can submerge your leg completely without any risk, you can even swim in the pool or jump in the sea. Size Allow the cast to dry naturally - if made of Plaster of Paris. Leave the cast uncovered for the first 48 hours after it is provided.Complications of using a cast/splint or surgical boot are rare, however, there are some possible complications that you should be aware of and action immediately should they occur. These include: Important - this risk can be reduced by keeping yourself mobile and avoid sitting for prolonged periods.