A high temperature may indicate an underlying condition that needs medical attention. If you have no other symptoms of illness, but you have a fever higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit, contact your provider. Keeping your cast clean can extend its life. A foul smell may be a sign of infection, or there may be a problem with your cast. If your cast smells funky, rotten or moldy, make an appointment with your provider. Movement helps circulation and future mobility. If your arm or leg is in a cast, ask your provider when you can start moving the muscles near the broken bone.
Do exercise with your doctor’s permission. For the first few weeks after your fracture, you will want to take it easy and avoid bumping or using putting pressure on your fractured bone. Using a pillow to elevate your cast while sitting or sleeping can help you decrease this risk. If your arm or leg swells inside your cast, it can cause excruciating pain, which may require another visit to your healthcare provider to have the cast split or replaced. 
The cast stabilizes your bone by limiting movement, but it also may cause constriction if your injury swells.
Do elevate your broken bone above your heart. If a cast is in your future for the next few weeks or months, keep these “Dos and Don’ts” in mind. People who use 3-D casts usually can shower, which may decrease the itchy feeling many people experience with conventional casts. The lattice-type framework supports and protects the broken bone while exposing the skin around then injury. In the future, your healthcare provider may use 3-D print technology to create a custom-fit cast. The main benefit of a plaster cast is the ability to mold it into a shape that offers better support for the injury. Plaster casts are less expensive and heavier. If X-rays are needed during the healing process, the fiberglass material creates better images. Fiberglass casts are lighter and stronger. Depending on the injury, your provider may order a cast made of plaster or fiberglass. If you or your child experiences a fracture, your primary care or orthopaedic provider may prescribe a cast to immobilize the bone above and/or below the joint nearest to the injury. Along with free time and summer activities comes the risk of bumps, bruises and broken bones. The first week of summer vacation will soon be a reality for many people.
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