Fortunately most kids don’t need to be in their cast for longer than six weeks. Here’s what to expect. In general, casts come off when the bone is healed. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell if the bone is healed without…

Itching while wearing a cast is a common problem for kids. Even adults have a hard time resisting the urge to scratch underneath the cast. Here are some tips for getting relief.

Most casts applied in orthopedic offices today in the US are fiberglass casts. Plaster used to be the only available material suitable for casts.

A common question I get from parents is, “Is it healing?”. Here’s how your doctor can tell.