A doctor has examined you and has asked for a volar or ulnar gutter splint to be applied.
These splints are normally hard down one side of the limb and soft the other side. They usually extend from the forearm to the tips of the fingers.
Usually these splints are used for metercarpal (finger bones) or hand injuries
Swelling or the symptoms of swelling of the upper limbs is common post injury/surgery.
Getting it wet could irritate your skin. Either wrap a towel around it and keep away from water or purchase a waterproof cover (these are available online).
Keep your elbow and shoulder moving whilst in this cast.
Keep cast elevated as much as possible as you are unable to make a fist, swelling will happen. You should elevate arm whilst sat or stood up, not when laying down.
Contact plaster room if your cast becomes broken.
Be vigilant of cast rubbing/burning sensation inside cast. Contact plaster room ASAP.
If you have pain that cannot be controlled with pain relief you must attend A&E immediately.
Never attempt to remove a cast yourself.
Do not put plastic bags around the cast, these are not waterproof and can cause skin issues under the cast.
This can cause additional skin problems under the cast that may require further medical treatment.
If there are rough edges or your skin is irritated around the ends, contact plaster room.
Swelling or the symptoms of swelling of the upper limbs is common post injury/surgery.
In order to alleviate swelling/symptoms of swelling, arm must be elevated with hand above ear.
You should elevate arm whilst sat or stood up, not when laying down.
It is very important to keep the joints not in cast moving. See exercise video.
It is important to be vigilant of upper limb casts rubbing/causing pain. Prolonged pressure on a certain area has the potential to cause skin damage Common areas this could occur in are
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