Your doctor may want you to tense and relax the muscles protected by the splint. Check with your doctor or your physiotherapist or occupational therapist for instructions.
Splint and skin care If your splint is not to be removed, try blowing cool air from a hair dryer or fan into the splint to help relieve itching. Never stick items under your splint to scratch the skin. Do not use oils or lotions near your splint. If the skin becomes red or sore around the edge of the splint, you may pad the edges with a soft material, such as moleskin, or use tape to cover the edges. If you're allowed to take your splint off, be sure your skin is dry before you put it back on.
Be careful not to put the splint on too tightly. Check the skin under the splint every day. If you can't remove the splint, check the skin around the edges.
Tell your doctor if you see redness or sores. Water and your splint Keep your splint dry. Moisture can collect under the splint and cause skin irritation and itching. If you have a wound or have had surgery, moisture under the splint can increase the risk of infection. Tape a sheet of plastic to cover your splint when you take a shower or bath, unless your doctor said you can take it off while bathing. If you can take the splint off when you bathe, pat the area dry after bathing and put the splint back on.
If your splint gets a little wet, you can dry it with a hair dryer. Use a "cool" setting. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have increased or severe pain. You feel a warm or painful spot under the splint. Casts and splints also help with pain and swelling and protect the injured area from more harm.
A cast wraps all the way around an injury and can only be removed in the doctor's office. All casts are custom-made with fiberglass or plaster. It is held in place by an elastic bandage or other material. Unlike casts, splints can be easily removed or adjusted.
Many splints are custom-made from fiberglass or plaster. Padding is also used to protect the skin and tissues under it and to make casts and splints more comfortable. Padding can be made from cotton or a man-made material.
The outer layer is usually plaster or fiberglass. Your doctor will pick the best materials for you. Fiberglass and plaster are put on while they are wet. Fiberglass dries in 15 to 30 minutes, but plaster can take longer.
If you are walking on the cast or splint, the drying time will be longer. On average, plaster will take about a day and a half before it's hard enough to support your weight, but fiberglass will take about 20 to 30 minutes. A splint usually stays on for several days to weeks. If the injured area is very swollen, a splint may be used first to allow for that swelling.
If you need a cast, your doctor will remove the splint and apply a cast. Casts that are kept in good condition can stay on for several weeks. Your doctor will tell you how long your cast will need to stay on. Splints and casts often need to be adjusted in the first few days if your injury is swollen.
As the swelling goes down, a cast may become too loose. If swelling increases, the splint or cast may become too tight. Some people have mild pain and swelling if they don't rest the injured area enough.
To avoid this, it is important to do the following: Keep the injured area above the level of your heart for instance, prop it up with pillows. Physicians Dr. Reckmeyer Dr. Tewes Dr. Vande Guchte Dr. Lawson Dr. Koch Dr. Bigelow Dr. Gove Dr. Seifert Dr. What Is a Splint? A splint is a support device made of hard material that keeps an injured area from moving. What Do Splints Do? What Are Splints Made of? A splint can be plastic, metal, plaster, or fiberglass. Tell your parent if the splint hurts or is uncomfortable.
Do not get the splint wet. A wet splint might not support the bone, and also can cause a skin rash.
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