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Sometimes a temporary splint is applied, but a plaster cast will immobilize the bone better and for a longer period of time.
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Why does a doctors a cast on an arm or leg that has be broken?
the doctors put a cast on an arm or leg to immobilize the limb so it could heal adequately.
Why do doctors put a cast on arm or leg that is broken?
the cast lets the broken bone stick together and it has to get used to it
How can you fake a broken leg?
either put a cast on or actually break your leg
What do you do if you wanted to swim and you had a broken arm or leg?
well say that your leg is not broken if this dosent work then put a plastic bag over it but for honesty dont try to swim when you have a broken arm or leg
What type of doctors take pictures of a broken leg?
Because there is an arrow lodged in the knee! <--knee---{
Do you have a broken leg?
No, I do not have a broken leg, i had a broken arm but not a broken leg
What are the people who put the casts on broken bones called?
Doctors
Why do doctors put a cast on an ATM or leg that has been broken?
Not all fractures (broken bones) required a cast. However, when they do, a cast helps hold the bones in the proper position while they heal. If casts are left on too long, stiffness can result.
Do you need to put down a rabbit with a broken leg?
no you can take him to the vet
Your dwarf hamster was bitten by a gerbil a few times and his leg is broken too what should you do?
If his leg is broken it is kindest to take him to the vet and have him put down. A broken leg can't normally be fixed in a hamster, and he will eventually die in pain.and give it food.
Hypothesis of broken leg?
The hypothesis of a broken leg is that you fractured your leg.
'How long does it take for a horse's broken leg to heal well enough to come home?
im not sure but most horses are put down after a broken leg as it costs a lot to get it healed!
