Category Archives: Orthopedic Q&A

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!)

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!

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

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!

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

Doing Household Chores with an Injury

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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 →

You Have More Time Than You Think (To Get Surgery on Your Injury)

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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 the overwhelming and stressful waiting period before and after surgery, and shares tips for understanding this process and how to best advocate for your health.

If you’re worried about not getting into the OR (operating room) early enough to fix your injury, you have more time than you think!

Standard fractures do not always require emergency surgery.

Dr. Hoffinger said in the interview: “If it’s broken today, it’s broken tomorrow.”

You have more time than you realize; take your time making these big decisions.

You could see another doctor in a day or two, and if surgery is required it is likely not going to be done on the same day that you come in for the fracture. There’s not much you can do during this time before your surgery is scheduled; pain management, cold or warm compresses as directed, lots of sleep, and binge-watching your favorite program are your best options to make the time go by as quickly as it can before you can get into surgery.

If scheduling seems urgent; ask why. If not, no need to worry; your doctor knows what he/she is doing and will squeeze you to make sure they can operate on your injury in a timely manner.

The Importance of Trusting Your Orthopedic Doctor or Medical Team