Unstable fractures require a long arm cast to control forearm rotation and therefore decrease the risk of displacement. In a very young child, or when there are concerns about compliance, a …

Common types include long arm casts, short arm casts, and specialized versions such as thumb spica casts. [1] A long arm cast extends from the upper arm to the wrist or hand, immobilizing …

Casts immobilize the joint above and the joint below the area that is to be kept straight and without motion. For example, a child with a forearm fracture will have a long arm cast to …

A long-arm cast is defined as a cast that extends from the palm and wrist to the axilla, with the elbow at 90 degrees and the wrist in a neutral position, preventing movement at the elbow; it is …

The Long Arm Cast is a type of cast that extends from the mid humerus down to the wrist and is used for a wide variety of forearm and elbow fractures

Dr. Cristian Artigas demonstrates how to apply a long arm cast. For more information and videos, please visit http://global-help.org and http://www.pedortho...

A long arm splint is a type of cast used to help heal certain injuries, usually to the bones in the arm or elbow. It works by keeping the injured arm or elbow from moving, which helps the bone …

There are four types of pediatric forearm or elbow fractures that have been reported to be well managed by immobilization in a long arm cast with the elbow in extension.

Casts can be made of plaster or fiberglass — a plastic that can be shaped. Photos show a long-arm cast made of fiberglass with cotton lining. Splints, or half-casts, can also be custom-made, …

Casts immobilize the joint above and the joint below the area that is to be kept straight and without motion. For example, a child with a forearm fracture may have a long arm cast to …