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Halloween in a Cast: Costume Ideas featuring CastCoverz!

What kind of music do mummies play at halloween parties?… WRAP!

WARNING: if you dislike Halloween puns, this blog is NOT for you. But, if you are in search of a SPOOKtacular costume accessory to cover your orthopedic device for this year’s festivities — Keep reading!

In the spirit of Halloween, we invite you to join our CastCoverz! Halloween cat walk! Choose from our seasonal favorites, such as Wicked Webs (available in Legz!, Bootz! and Armz!) or Neon Orange (available in Bootz!). These classic “Halloween” themed prints can be paired with any outfit, from office parties to school FUNctions, everyone will love your KILLER accessory.

Costume Ideas To Die For…

Looking for something more specific to pair with your costume? Here’s a list of some our favorite prints that can complete your look:

1.) Classic Cheetah – Purrrrfect for all ages! (available in Bootz!, Legz!, Armz!, & Mittz! *dry, weather resistant)

2.) Camo Green or Camo Grey – Disguise yourself as your favorite military hero! (available in Legz!, Bootz!, Armz!, Sleeperz!, BootGuardzXtreme!, & Crutchwear)

3.) Bengalicious – Just love the colors of Halloween? Or maybe you want to unleash your Inner Tiger (or Karen)! And let’s not forget the Cincinnati Bengals! (available in Bootz!, Legz! & Armz!)

4.) Going Dotty! – For the cutest Minnie or Mickey get-up! (available in Bootz!, Legz! & Armz!)

5.) Polar Swirl! – Dress as your favorite Disney Frozen character (available in Bootz!, Legz! & Armz!)

Need more ideas?! Check out ALL of our awesome customer costumes on our Pinterest: Halloween Fun!. You’ll be sure to find some BOO-tiful inspiration.

Needing something custom?

Call our Happiness Gurus so we have time to create the purrrfect custom piece for this year’s costume! We’re also happy to help with all your sizing inquires. We’ve got you covered- from limb to limb!

1-800-CASTCOVER (1-800-227-8268)

Why You Might Experience Pressure Inside Your Cast Or Splint and Other Interesting Cast Facts

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In this Facebook Live: All Things Orthopedic, Dr. Hoffinger, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, is sharing more about why some patients experience pressure inside their cast or splint, as well as answering other frequent questions.

As with any injury or surgery, we encourage you to share your concerns with your doctor. If you’re noticing increasing pressure or pain, be cautious & let your orthopedic team know what you’re experiencing.

Why a splint before a cast?

Certain fractures can swell a lot which doctors try to accomodate; it is one of the reasons that people are told in the emergency room not to make an orthopedic appointment right away. If you do, you will have to get splinted and then come back to have it changed to a cast. This is not true for all fractures, but when you are splinted for the most part, doctors are expecting it to swell. Splints are often put on first because a cast can cause a lot of pressure.

Why is my cast shaped so funny?

When doctors cast a fracture, there is an old saying that “a crooked cast makes a straight bone”. If you have a fracture that wants to angle one way, a doctor will make the cast have a little bit of a bend in the opposite direction.

Why do some people feel pressure when wearing a cast or splint?

If you are feeling pressure, that is the time to elevate the cast or injury. A little bit of reduction in swelling can make a big difference in how you feel. If you keep the injury down it may hurt more because the blood is rushing to it which causes swelling. Some pressure inside of the cast is normal, just be cautious that it does not keep getting worse or is intolerable.

We hope this video was helpful & encouraging. Please leave your family-friendly comments below!

Shoulder Surgery Chic

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If you’re fab and over 50, this one’s for you!

Influencer @sojazzed, was in need of shoulder surgery, and an amazing accessory to go with her outfits (and ugly black sling)! She styled this Slingz! In Sea Breeze Tie Dye to match her lime green dress perfectly, and become shoulder chic.

Style and function collaborate! Make it yours with over 70 fabric and 10 trim options. Slingz! standard features include a soft adjustable neck tube, thumb loop which prevents sling creep, and is longer which prevents wrist drop.

There’s no need to worry about your ugly sling, brace, or cast if you’re a “broken” influencer and have to keep up with your posting because we have a solution for every age and every style. CastCoverz! Is here to make you feel better, so you heal better.

CastCoverz! Slingz! Featured in Chicago Med

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Through the tumultuous Season 7 of Chicago Med on NBC, HULU, Netflix, Peacock, and more, CastCoverz! gets a feature in Episode 11 (The Things We Thought We Left Behind). Our red sling (Slingz! In Rarin To Go Red) is featured on a young patient who enters the hospital with speculation of a broken arm, but his mother finds out the worst is yet to come.

This emotional thrill ride shows the day-to-day chaos of the city’s most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together.

This is just one of CastCoverz! many media features, and we’d love for you to tag us if you spot us in any others!