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Rashes and Infections That Can Develop Under Casts

In this Facebook Live: All Things Orthopedic, Annette de Lancey (Founder and Owner of CastCoverz!) speaks with Dr. Scott Hoffinger, Medical Director of OrthoPediatrics, and Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, about rashes and infections that can develop under casts.

No need to worry about infection right off the bat if you or someone you know is in a cast. Casts do not cause infection; however, the environment inside a cast often allows bacteria to grow or spread more easily. We encourage you to pay attention to signs of irritation or pain inside your cast in order to prevent infection and/or a spreading rash. 

What kinds of infections and rashes can you get inside a cast?

It is very important a cast is not too tight, as this can lead to pain inside of the cast caused by pressure. Some things that you can get from a cast are simple infections (pimples) and ingrown hairs. You can also get Impetigo (a skin infection) that will be both under the cast and elsewhere (normally above the cast). 

Maceration is a condition that is caused by excessive exposure to moisture.  Washing dishes, hot tubs, etc… are often the culprits.  If you get your cast wet, priority #1 is getting the cast dry. To dry out your cast we recommend The CastCooler a product invented by a dad that wraps around your cast and attaches to your vacuum cleaner.  A patented inverter valve blows cool air in your cast (fiberglass only) which dries out the moisture absorbing layers of your cast that are trapped next to your skin.  Though rare, maceration can also be caused by unsanitary conditions while the cast was being applied.  

The most concerning thing that was found by chance was chickenpox. If someone has chickenpox, doctors will remove the cast at the very least to look at the extremity. 

Symptoms to be on the lookout for rash or infection: itching and burning of the skin under the cast (this is beyond the typical by-product of itchiness while wearing a cast). Visual signs of redness on the skin at the cast’s openings. Intense odor (again, beyond the by-product of wearing a cast).  FYI… the CastCooler prevents the itch and stench of wearing a cast. 

As always, it’s important to keep your cast clean and dry, and let your physician know if you suspect an infection or rash inside your cast.

Stay tuned for our next All Things Ortho! Leave your family-friendly comments below. 

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New Year’s Eve in a Cast

New Year’s Eve is around the corner, so don’t let your injury stop you from properly celebrating! Whether you’re spending the night in, or going out with friends and family for New Year’s Eve, CastCoverz! has plenty of festive solutions to cover up that ugly cast or brace and get in the spirit to celebrate with those you love. 

Armz! in 24 Karat

 

Beautiful gold shimmer arm cast cover blings your arm cast. 24 Karat is your party arm cast cover. Perfect for special occasions, events or just to sparkle! Lux stretch fabric. Sparkles are embedded in the fabric so you don’t leave a trail of sparkles wherever you go. Also available in Legz! and Bootz!

 

 

Legz! in Glitter Twinkle Black Velvet

 

Silver sparkles on black velvet combine fashion and function with a Legz! leg cast cover in Glitter Twinkle Black Velvet. Sparkles not your thing? We’ve got you covered!   Your discreet, fun, solid, or bold cast cover will protect your leg cast, splint, or brace. Keep your cast clean while protecting clothes, furniture, toes, and skin from snags and scratches.

 

Standard CrutchWear® in Silks

 

Crutches hurt your hands, your arms, and your sense of style. Even the simplest of tasks becomes unmanageable while on crutches. Using crutches can now be comfortable, convenient, and fashionable. Buy the set in one of our Silks prints and save!

 

 

 

Slingz! in Deep Red with Gold Scrolls

 

Slingz! standard features include a soft adjustable neck tube, thumb loop which prevents sling creep, and is longer which prevents wrist drop for your broken arm or wrist. This specialty fabric has gold scrolls throughout to dress up your injury.  

 

 

 

CastCoverz! wishes you a safe and happy New Year full of new beginnings and (hopefully) no broken bones!

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How to Dress Up Your Cast or Boot From Drab to Fab

We get it, casts can clash (and sometimes trash) your clothing. 

Owner and founder of CastCoverz! Annette de Lancey started creating cast covers over a decade ago to not only stop the snagging and the scratches but also give casts, braces, splints, crutches, and walking boots fashion, function, and FUN! 

One of our customers, YouTuber “Heart Style”, who creates fun fashion and unboxing YouTube videos, did an amazing job showing how you can dress up your cast to match your sense of style. Our 24 Karat Armz! is featured in her YouTube video (5:32) styled with a beautiful pink dress. Watch the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLc3DF6EKH4

Accidents happen to everyone, even the fashionistas out there. 

We want you to feel better, so you heal better, and look good while you’re doing it!

Here are some fun ways to dress up your cast with CastCoverz!™ and go from drab to fab!

Going to a summer barbecue, but fractured your hand? Dress up your cast in this pink dress and Armz! In Tie Dye Pink Purple (Also available in Legz! And Bootz!)

 

 

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You can wear Slingz! In Africa (Also available in Armz!, Legz!, Standard Print Crutchwear, and Bootz!)with this classic black cowl neck for a casual date night!

 

 

 

 

 

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This fabulous jumpsuit and Legz! In Festive Green (Also available in Armz!) would be perfect for a work event!

 

 

 

 

 

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Wear this cute white bubble sleeve top and Armz! in Neon Tracks (Also available in Legz! and Bootz!) with a pair of jeans to brunch with the girls!

 

 

 

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Wear this Mittz! in Camo Green Dark to match this sophisticated polo and keep your fingers warm and cast dry!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the athletes! Wear this Bootz! in Navy (Also available in Armz! and Legz!) with a casual athleisure outfit so your injury doesn’t stick out.

 

 

 

Made-in-the-USA, CastCoverz! is the #1 trusted brand and leading global manufacturer, e-tailer, and innovator of essential orthopedic soft goods (brace, splint, boot, and cast covers), orthopedic accessories (CrutchWear®, EvenUp, waterproof products), and patient-requested orthopedic gear for arms and legs

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Doing Household Chores with an Injury

One of the biggest adjustments with an injury is learning to accept your limitations. Typically, we recommend your only job while recovering is to rest and heal, which means letting others do chores and/or hiring people. But, we recognize that isn’t always realistic.

More importantly, part of healing and recovering is getting back to some normalcy. What better way than to get back to doing some chores! Completing everyday tasks with an injury takes a little creativity, a lot of asking for help, and some thought of how to do it, first, without injuring yourself further.

Read through all the tips and find the ones that apply to your condition. Because cooking is a task unto itself, please read our separate “Cooking While Injured” post.  Read on cleaning diva…Hint: our most important tip is the last one and applies to everyone. Continue reading