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The leg cast should NOT be so tight that it causes the toes to swell, turn cold or blue, or cut into the skin at the toe or leg open end. If you have any symptoms in your toes, elevate the foot and leg and call your doctor for further instruction, or if after hours, visit the ER.
Otherwise, the cast should fit snugly, should not move or twist around on the leg, and you shouldn't be able to fit any more than 1 finger (or less) between the end and your skin.
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What do you do if your leg breaks?
You should go immediately to the hospital to get a cast.
What is a leg cast called in England?
A leg cast in England is commonly known as a 'leg cast' or simply a 'cast' or 'plaster cast'.
A tight-fitting covering for the foot or leg?
stocking
A tight fitting covering for a foot or leg?
stocking
Can a leg band on a bird be too tight?
Its possible, but unlikely.
What is a tight fitting covering for the foot or leg?
stocking
Is it normal to feel pain when your leg is in a cast?
It is indeed normal to have swelling and pain in foot after a leg cast is taken off. There is a change in pressure.
Why does your jeans rub your leg hair off?
They are too tight. This will also cause other problems. Wear them less tight.
Why when the cast comes off your leg is often much thinner than it was?
You have not ised the muscles while your leg was in the cast, so naturally it shrinks. Its called atrophy, but it should come back after a few weeks.
Should you cut your leg cast off?
No. Go to a doctor. If there is a problem with it, still, see a doctor.
What is it like to break your leg and what should you do after you have had a cast and crutches Write about your broken leg stories.?
Breaking your leg isn't fun. Don't try it. Trust me. If you do, you should keep it elevated to prevent swelling. Take it easy for awhile. As for the crutches, you'll get the hang of them.
How do you tell if a cast is too tight?
if it is on your arm then circulation i your arm is being cut off or if it is on your leg then the circulation in your foot is being cut off. If the hand or leg is unexposed then if you loose feeling in the body part or if some fingers/toes are visible then they turn purple
