Follow all plaster care instructions given to you by medical staff. Physiotherapy is very important after the cast is removed. The best thing to do is to resist the urge and if there is still an open wound, follow your doctor's recommendations on how to treat it. The pain can be extreme at the beginning but it will ease when the plaster is on and the fractured limb is supported and rested. var lazyLoadInstance = e.detail.instance; If the limping becomes worse, not better, over the first 2 weeks, or if the pain persists, you should return to be rechecked. This web site is managed and authorised by the Department of Health, State Government of Victoria, Australia Copyright State of Victoria 2021. The results of the CSS 2022 written examination have been released by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). On average, plaster casts stay on for about six weeks, depending on your age, general health and type of fracture. Thanks! The child may limp with or without pain. Pour a little of the alcohol onto a cotton and the pass this cotton around the sticky parts of the plaster. Yes, if it was put for sprain or fracture or after surgery. Use up and down arrow keys to navigate. Gently wash the limb with mild soap and a soft cloth. The plaster causes itchiness for a few days, but this should ease. The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. Hooray! Photo about Foot massage after removing the plaster bandage. In the case of a lower limb plaster cast, exercise the toes often. Gently rub the skin with a soft towel, but keep in mind that rubbing the skin too hard can damage the new skin. iframes = node.getElementsByTagName('iframe'); Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention. This will prevent the scab from reopening or causing any pain when you remove the plaster. After preparing the area, you need to start removing the plaster. var bimber_front_microshare = "{\"html\":\"