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Can A Cast Be Used On A Blistered Proximal Phalanx Fracture?
My daughter broke her 3rd proximal phalanx 4 days ago, the hospital have put it in a shoe, removable, that is too big, giving her blisters and she trips over. Took her back to the hospital this morning and was advised to “put a sock on the foot to help with the blistering” which obviously is actually impossible due to the pain and bruising. Is it possible to cast this fracture? She’s 9
Fri, 2 Feb 2018
Dear sir /madam
Buddy strapping of 3rd and 2nd toe for 3 weeks also would serve the purpose, if casing or boot is cumbersome and difficult,
At this age most fractures unite and because of growth potential at this age bone remodels.
Buddy strapping of 3rd and 2nd toe for 3 weeks also would serve the purpose, if casing or boot is cumbersome and difficult,
At this age most fractures unite and because of growth potential at this age bone remodels.
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