Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Health Tips: Care for splint

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If you must wear a cast or splint to protect an injury, it’s important to care for it properly while you heal.

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions:

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Today’s Health Tips

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* Keep the cast/splint dry by wrapping it in two layers of plastic when you shower.

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* Stay off your feet and avoid walking in a cast until it has completely dried and hardened. Fibreglass casts take one hour or

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