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An orthopedic cast is a shell, usually made of plaster or synthetic materials, that encases a broken bone to immobilize it and allow healing. Plaster casts harden as they dry but can take over 72 hours to fully dry and break down when wet. Newer fiberglass and polyurethane casts are lighter, dry faster, and are water resistant. While more comfortable and functional, casts also come with limitations like impairing mobility and skin problems due to lack of air flow and cleaning under the cast. Nurses are resp

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TeeJay Llaguno

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