Re: Re:trimming & cast modifications

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The neoprene is a great idea, no doubt. But, please discuss any trimming

or cast modifications w/ the surgeon that applied it prior to any trimming

or modifications at home. This will ensure the integrity of the cast is

not affected.

HRH

> Thanks for your info on trimming the cast etc.  When you post the pictures

> of the cast, could you include info on where to buy this foam tape?

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> Subject: Re: I would recommend this product for any

> cast.

> To: infantile_scoliosis

> Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 11:19 PM

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>> Hi Everyone

>> I'm not an expert on this but this definatly works for us.

>> Dylans first 2 casts we had a problem with rubbing and moisture. The

>> last 4 casts I have used it on all of them. When Mike Pond in SCL

>> came to do the petaling there I told him to not bother. I explained

>> to him what I do and I will be taking a roll with me when we go back

>> on March 4. The first 2 casts would literally rub his skin raw. I had

>> to go back and get it trimmed then petaled and taped. Not anymore, I

>> watched them trim it so now I just do it myself. I use a pair of

>> offset tin snips to trim it. The offset type are better because the

>> bottom blade is spoon shaped and easy to slide under the cast. I trim

>> the cast 1/4 " to 1/2 " inch only where its rubbing.

>> Then I use a Closed cell Medium density neoprene foam tape . A

>> company a friend of mine sells this stuff. It comes in a roll,

>> adheisive on the back. I use 1/8 " x 2 " and 1/4 " x 3/4 " it actually

>> forms to the contours of the cast. They come in 50' rolls so one roll

>> will do alot of casts. I cut a small length 6 " or so with a pair of

>> scissors tuck it a little under the cast fold it over, done. I use

>> this neoprene on all of the edges of the cast. It is actually easier

>> to use than tape. Now we have no issues with rubbing and it absorbes

>> the shock if he happens to pinch his skin against something. It's

>> also water resistant so I use it all around the bottom of his cast no

>> more urine problems. It washes easily with soap and water. After a

>> month I take the neoprene off and replace it's very easy to do.

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>> I'm not an expert on this but this definatly works for us.

>> I will take a couple of pictures of his cast this weekend and post

>> them.

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>> All the best

>> Darrell

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