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                                Cast care: Do's and don'ts
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What are the different types of casts?
What can be done to reduce swelling?
What can I do if my child wants to scratch under the cast?
Is it OK to get a cast wet?
How can my child keep his or her cast in good shape?
What else do I need to know about my child's cast?
            
        What are the different types of casts?
What can be done to reduce swelling?
What can I do if my child wants to scratch under the cast?
Is it OK to get a cast wet?
How can my child keep his or her cast in good shape?
What else do I need to know about my child's cast?
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If your child breaks a bone, a cast can help support and protect the injury as it heals. But a cast can't do its job without proper care. Find out more about the basics of cast care.