It is always great when the American Academy of Orthopaedics has its yearly conference here at home in New Orleans. It means many things to me. Here are a few of my thoughts on this upcoming week of working sessions, presentations, and a chance to learn about the latest innovations in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic …
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Cast Care
Many patients have trouble with itching inside their casts. Here are some ideas to try to help alleviate the itching: 1. A hairdryer on a low heat setting. This tends to work very well because usually what causes the itching is sweating beneath the cast. This can help dry the sweat and also cools the …