I have a cast on my leg /my ankel i have had it on 1 week iand it is getting softer is this supposed to be ?

Question

please help me if it isnt right,

will i need it re-done ?

Answer 1

It's not supposed to get soft. It either worn or it wasn't put on thick enough. Plastic bags don't keep it completely dry by the way, it always gets wet no matter how hard you try to keep it dry.

Have you been walking on it as that could make the plater wear away if it's not a walking plaster. That is a one with a heel on.

Answer 2

There are two kinds of casts. A plaster and a non plaster. It just depends on what kind you had put on. You need to call the orthopedic doctor, if it is not suppose to be breaking apart it will take a longer time for you to heal and you won't heal properly.  

Answer 3

i don't quite know because i've never had a cast on before or anything like that but i think you should call your doctor and ask. you know… to make sure everythings okay

Answer 4

Well, if its getting soft, that's not good. That means its getting wet.

You have to remember that casts are not waterproof and can't get wet. You have to take a garbage bag(since its you ankle/leg) and put your foot in it and tie it above the cast. Don't cut the bag and don't forget change it after every 2 washes. Do not go swimming or anything with water. Even if people tell you they have/had a water proof cast-don't believe them. They are not waterproof and will get soft and sometimes if they get really wet they come apart. So call up your doctor who did the casting and ask if it's ok that it is a little soft. If its really soft then go and see your doctor because that can be bad. Remember to always listen to your doctor and don't scratch an itch under your cast with a pen because the cap can get stuck(personal experience).

Good luck!

~BlooperZ

EDIT: I saw your edit and maybe water is getting in the bag. Don't go swimming or in/near large bodies of water. You can't get it even a tad wet or in water like a pool because it will get  wet evn with the bag on! You can't go swimming at all! OR EVEN IN WATER! A shower is the only exception! It will need to be redone if you keep going in water! Even with a bag on! Believe me!

Answer 5

i've had many of casts on at 17 and i can tell you that it shouldn't be soft!

ring up the doctor or the hospital you were at and ask if they should reccomend you having another cast put on.

Answer 6

hmm try asking your doc and try aring out your home i dunno if it will help but it might  hope in some help  

Answer 7

They get softer if they get splashed with water. Keep it dry even if it means using a plastic bag while washing.

Answer 8

it could mean your house has high humidity and is absorbing it. If you had the break a week ago your probably due a check up so ask them. but other than that unless it gets really really soft then go to the pharmasist just to get a bit of reassurance but it may be soft on the outside but strong and hard on the inside =] i wouldnt worry!

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Answer 9

You do not specify what type of cast it is, I can only assume because it is going soft that it is plaster of paris.

Also you do not say how long you have to wear the cast and for what injury but in any case, you need to return to the plaster room at the Fracture Clinic to get it checked, either strengthened or renewed.

Good Luck, hope your injury heals quickly !