It is not common to prescribe a brace during this time. Q: Why did my doctor not prescribe a brace after the cast was removed?Ī: It is often uncomfortable to work on range of motion when a cast has been removed. Do not force range of motion during this time. Children often have better results for regaining muscle tone and range of motion after the cast is removed when they progress to activities as tolerated. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why did my doctor not prescribe Physical Therapy?Ī: It is not common to prescribe Physical Therapy after a cast is removed. After that, you may return to activities as tolerated. It is typically advised to refrain from any running, jumping or sports for a period of time lasting from a few days to a few weeks. It is not abnormal to see bruising and discoloration after a cast has been removed. Dry skin may take a few days to a week resolve completely. Picking at loose skin will increase irri-tation. It can take several months for the callus formation to remodel and smooth out. However, the callus can make the fracture site looked deformed. This is good and shows that the bone has healed. DeformityĬallus formation takes place at the fracture site. A transition brace is not always pre-scribed because it may delay the return of range of motion. Physi-cal Therapy is not typically prescribed when a cast is removed, as decreased range of motion resolves over time.

Range of motionĭecreased range of motion is expected. Elevating the extremity, above the heart is also beneficial to decrease swelling. You may also alternate between the Tylenol and Motrin. Tylenol can be used for pain and Motrin can be used for swelling. Minimal amounts of discomfort and stiffness are normal after the cast has been removed. For Example, if the patient was in a cast for 3-4 weeks, symptoms may last up to 6-8 weeks. Symptoms can last up to twice the amount of immobilization time.

In-Toeing, Out-Toeing, Growing Pains, Bowlegs, Knock-Knees and Flat FeetĪfter having a cast removed, it is normal to experience pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion in the area(s) that were immobilized.

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Hip Subluxation & Dislocation in Children with Cerebral Palsy.

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