Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Yes, what you describe is what generally happens for most of our casts. From what I understand, it's the hips where they get a lot of the correction, so as long as that is staying tight, I think you are okay!! Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) NATHANS CAST Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at the back is not as tight either. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 That is pretty much how Cole's casts usually fit as well. I used to get very concerned but now he is almost straight. It sounds like 's cast is tight in the three main pressure areas and that's what counts. Good Luck, moniquetiagarcia <moniquetiagarcia@...> wrote: Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at the back is not as tight either. Thanks, --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Thankyou so much! Honestly, after everything (the terrible cast had before where I could put a WHOLE hand, wrist and arm down) I just thought, That's it, if something is wrong with this cast after donating $35,000 in equipment and training, I'm gonna lose it. Dr Mehta has agreed to come to Australia to hold an ETTP next year, and I am fundraising like crazy to ensure that happens. I'm also bringing out with Dr Mehta and orthos from New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Orthos, orthotists and paediatricians from around Australia are coming too. My husband and I took out a $150,000 loan, so we already have the money, but my fundrasing committee are doing some amazing things. Plus the orthopedic surgeon who agreed to all this (legend) over here in Australia is called Dr Angus Gray from Sydney. He is great friends with Dr Jim from Erie, PA. Does anybody deal with Jim ? Anyway, Cole's story and before and after x- rays were sooo important in this happening, so thank you . Thank you as well , for reassuring me that this is normal. The more people I hear it from, the better I feel. This group is amazing! Love Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and > I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience > about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) > > s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been > two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser > and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super > tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom > opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side > of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little > bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. > Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at > the back is not as tight either. > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Hi My son Evan's cast always loosens up w/in two weeks of getting it put on. It is normal for that to happen!! good luck. and Evan moniquetiagarcia <moniquetiagarcia@...> wrote: Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at the back is not as tight either. Thanks, --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Evan's doctor is Dr. - we absolutely love him. and Evan moniquetiagarcia <moniquetiagarcia@...> wrote: Thankyou so much! Honestly, after everything (the terrible cast had before where I could put a WHOLE hand, wrist and arm down) I just thought, That's it, if something is wrong with this cast after donating $35,000 in equipment and training, I'm gonna lose it. Dr Mehta has agreed to come to Australia to hold an ETTP next year, and I am fundraising like crazy to ensure that happens. I'm also bringing out with Dr Mehta and orthos from New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Orthos, orthotists and paediatricians from around Australia are coming too. My husband and I took out a $150,000 loan, so we already have the money, but my fundrasing committee are doing some amazing things. Plus the orthopedic surgeon who agreed to all this (legend) over here in Australia is called Dr Angus Gray from Sydney. He is great friends with Dr Jim from Erie, PA. Does anybody deal with Jim ? Anyway, Cole's story and before and after x- rays were sooo important in this happening, so thank you . Thank you as well , for reassuring me that this is normal. The more people I hear it from, the better I feel. This group is amazing! Love Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and > I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience > about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) > > s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been > two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser > and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super > tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom > opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side > of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little > bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. > Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at > the back is not as tight either. > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 > > Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and > I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience > about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) > > s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been > two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser > and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super > tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom > opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side > of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little > bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. > Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at > the back is not as tight either. > > Thanks, > > > hi my name is adria and my 18 month old has to be casted in erie im not sure which dr. she has but im in ATL. GA and one of my dr's here knows the Dr. in erie. i just wanted some general info. about the cast being i have to travel so far to get it. do u think i should leave the same day she gets it put on?? what if its to tight will it cause bad irritation?? and if it does can any Dr. look at or will i have to go back to Erie??? at first her curve was a 20 degree, then 4 months later it was 22 degree, so Dr.Blanco (in ATL.) said she should be casted, and the best place and only place to get it done is all the way in Erie Pa. well thank you for any info you could give me before i go on jan. 29 , 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 My son's (also ) cast was tight at first and then loosened up a bit after the first few weeks. He was pretty miserable at first because it was so tight. He got some pressure areas but no skin breakdown from the cast having to be so tight to control his curve. We did the serial casting for a couple of years and are now undergoing the growth rods. He has another lengthing Thursday Dec 2. It has been a long process. Best of luck. , 's mom <basketsnboyds@...> wrote: Hi My son Evan's cast always loosens up w/in two weeks of getting it put on. It is normal for that to happen!! good luck. and Evan moniquetiagarcia <moniquetiagarcia@...> wrote: Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at the back is not as tight either. Thanks, --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Yes, Dr. treats many of the kids on this board. He's great! And, boy am I ever amazed at all that you are doing to bring early treatment to Australia. You are amazing!!! Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) Re: NATHANS CAST Thankyou so much! Honestly, after everything (the terrible cast had before where I could put a WHOLE hand, wrist and arm down) I just thought, That's it, if something is wrong with this cast after donating $35,000 in equipment and training, I'm gonna lose it. Dr Mehta has agreed to come to Australia to hold an ETTP next year, and I am fundraising like crazy to ensure that happens. I'm also bringing out with Dr Mehta and orthos from New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Orthos, orthotists and paediatricians from around Australia are coming too. My husband and I took out a $150,000 loan, so we already have the money, but my fundrasing committee are doing some amazing things. Plus the orthopedic surgeon who agreed to all this (legend) over here in Australia is called Dr Angus Gray from Sydney. He is great friends with Dr Jim from Erie, PA. Does anybody deal with Jim ? Anyway, Cole's story and before and after x- rays were sooo important in this happening, so thank you . Thank you as well , for reassuring me that this is normal. The more people I hear it from, the better I feel. This group is amazing! Love Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and > I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience > about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) > > s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been > two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser > and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super > tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom > opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side > of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little > bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. > Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at > the back is not as tight either. > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Especially since this will be your first cast, I recommend staying overnight. It is a long day and you want to be sure you can have them trim or fix anything that needs changing before you get home. The areas that usually need trimming the most afterwards for us has been under the armpits. If they don't trim enough, it can rub the skin under there. Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) Re: NATHANS CAST > > Hi everyone, again. I spoke to about s cast, and > I am reassured, however, I would love to hear everyones experience > about casting (Now that has a CORRECT cast on) > > s cast was so tight-very fitted and moulded. However, it's been > two weeks since his casting, and today I noticed it to be a bit looser > and I immediatly got concerned. Around his hips the cast is still super > tight, I can't get a finger or finger tip in there. But in the mushroom > opening I can see around to his back (just a bit, on the opposite side > of his curve, and get a few fingers inside, not a lot, but a little > bit. On the side of his curve, I can't get in there, so I am relieved. > Can anyone else tell me their experiences with casts. Also, the hole at > the back is not as tight either. > > Thanks, > > > hi my name is adria and my 18 month old has to be casted in erie im not sure which dr. she has but im in ATL. GA and one of my dr's here knows the Dr. in erie. i just wanted some general info. about the cast being i have to travel so far to get it. do u think i should leave the same day she gets it put on?? what if its to tight will it cause bad irritation?? and if it does can any Dr. look at or will i have to go back to Erie??? at first her curve was a 20 degree, then 4 months later it was 22 degree, so Dr.Blanco (in ATL.) said she should be casted, and the best place and only place to get it done is all the way in Erie Pa. well thank you for any info you could give me before i go on jan. 29 , 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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