Menu
Menu
Cast may be used as a treatment option for limb fractures. Learn about how to take care of your OPENCAST
Cast may be used as a treatment option for certain limb fractures and injuries. Waterproof casts can be more convenient throughout your recovery period.
With OPENCAST, you said to yourself:
“ I can take a shower with the cast on”
“ I can go swimming with a waterproof cast”
“ Its not smelly”
“ My skin can breathe”
HOWEVER, do you know how to take care of OPENCAST?
Read on IF you need to know the:
OPENCAST is made from composite plastic with carbon fibre, which starts to melt when exposed to heat. Hence, NO sauna, NO hot spring, and NO hair dryer on hot settings. For those who works in a boiler room or deals with machinery with high temperature, please avoid them until you remove OPENCAST. Why? This is because, if OPENCAST is constantly exposed to that temperature, the shape of the cast can change. Pretty much sure you do not want that to happen.
Excessive force may cause OPENCAST to break. You should not step too hard on the heel, smash the cast onto the wall or even use tools to try and break it. Treating the cast with care will also help in your healing process 😊
Manipulation as in cutting, removing, or even changing the shape of the cast. Any customization must be handled by medical professionals. They are well versed in OPENCAST technology and are also familiar with your condition. We do not want you to hurt yourself.
As you know excessive force can break the cast, hence with the cast shoe, the force can be more evenly distributed. Wearing the cast shoe will feel more comfortable too!
Putting on a cast is a novel feeling for some people which eventually may become very annoying. Healing process of a fracture is different for everyone. Some may take 2 weeks; some may take up to 6 months. Unfortunately, some patients do try to remove the cast. This will not only delay the treatment, but it can be very dangerous. If you feel there is a problem with your cast, and it needs to be removed, replaced, or adjusted, contact your doctor for help.
If you feel the cast is too tight or if you can see bulge of your skin through the hole, do consult your doctor. OPENCAST might be wrapped too tightly during the application process. It might also be due to swelling.
A broken cast may injure your skin. Talk to your doctor to check if it needs to be replaced.
Consult a doctor if:
Director, Remote and Retail Pharmacy Services Cardinal Health
Phone
+65 69700414
Fax
+65 69700420
info@giraffehc.com
15 Changi Business Park Crescent
#05-09 Haite Building
Singapore 486006
©2021 Giraffe Healthcare. All rights reserved. Web Design by Webdelegate.com
Rest assured we will not spam or share your contact.
We will contact you to set a time to discuss and address all your concerns. We will not be pushy during the meetup, and only if you are comfortable, then we will proceed to sell for you :)