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Instructions
For Patients With A New Fiberglass Cast
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Your new cast is hard and inflexible. The most
serious complication of casting is usually significant swelling
occurring within your cast. Since the cast cannot expand, the
increased swelling will eventually cut-off circulation to the
limb. You must be alert to any sings or symptoms that may indicate
the onset of swelling within your cast.
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Watch For The
Following Warning Signs
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1
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Swelling beyond the end of the cast (i.e.
forefoot and toes) |
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2
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Coldness beyond the end of the cast |
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3
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Change of color (i.e. blue toes) |
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4
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Excessive pain |
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5
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Tingling / numbness |
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Elevation of the involved limb should be your
initial response to any sign or symptom noted above. It is advisable
to elevate the limb (with knees bent) to a level at least above
the hip.
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If you do not
experience any relief after 30 minutes, please call Dr. Sol.
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To contact Dr. Sol, call
the office number (635-7700) and follow the automated instructions.
You will be directed to press "1" for the emergency voice mail
box. Please leave a detailed message including your name, time,
phone number and the nature of your problem. If you do not hear
from Dr. Sol within 20 minutes, call the office again and leave
another message. As always, if you are in severe pain or distress
and you do not receive a prompt response, you are free to visit
the nearest hospital emergency room.
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