Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Nick Shackleton — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:39:05 GMT

Is surgery not an option? Cos once you fix the tibial fracture provided the fibula is in tact it should act as a natural splint.

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Heather Thorne — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:09:59 GMT

thermoplastic splint might be an option here

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Nicola Birch — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:41:09 GMT

What type of casting material are you using?

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Mark Hedberg — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:36:03 GMT

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Hi, i have a cairne terrier that requires a full cast for six weeks....it invariably slips down below her foot every few days and requires re-placement,,,,,healings not going well so last ditch attempt before amputation so would really appreciate any ideas, however 'outside of the box' they may be to be able to keep the cast on. This is a tibia fracture and she has a very small, thin leg....

Thanks, Hayley.

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Crate rest?

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Sal the 1st — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 23:46:19 GMT

old fashioned I know but have had good results with a Thomas splint - make sure the top ring is well padded . Cuts down on the risk of pressure sores, nice and light, can be left on for a long time and if you get it right they appear to be very comfortable and less prone to soiling. I used this with one of my cats and it did extremely well. For something as small as a cairn you should be able to use a very sturdy wire coat hanger to make your own, they really aren't difficult

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Jacqueline Gallacher — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:35:54 GMT

have you tried a split cast with a robert jones

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

hayzie — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:19:13 GMT

Hi, yes, elastoplast at the top and stirrups too...somehow the cast always manages to slip down under the bandage :s

Re: Ideas to stop a cast slipping....?

Carolyn Edwards — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:14:21 GMT

Have you tried stirrups, like on a Robert Jones?