Cast and Splint Problems
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Cast & Splint Problems at the McKinley Health Center
Related Conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Compartment syndrome
Foot drop
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Arm numbness (unilateral)
Arm pain (unilateral)
Foot pain
Foot swelling (unilateral)
Hand numbness (unilateral)
Hand pain (unilateral)
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Cast and Splint Problems References:
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Haley CA, DeJong ES, Ward JA, Kragh JF Jr.Waterproof versus cotton cast liners: a randomized, prospective comparison. Am J Orthop. 2006 Mar;35(3):137-40.
Kadiyala RK, Waters PM. Upper extremity pediatric compartment syndromes. Hand Clin. 1998 Aug;14(3):467-75.
