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Prevention varies depending on the cause. Avoid prolonged pressure on the elbow or palm.
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A cast holds your arm or leg in place to help it heal. The way you treat your cast can play a big part in how fast and how well you heal.
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The licensed nurse will assess the inpatient patient in a medical setting with a newly casted limb for the first 24-48 hours after cast application. In the outpatient setting, the licensed nurse will observe the patient for the first hour after ca...
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