The doctor will use a small electrical saw to remove the cast. Although it may look and sound scary to your child, the process is actually quick and painless. The saw's blade isn't sharp - it has a dull, round blade that vibrates up and down. The vibration is strong enough to break apart the fiberglass or plaster, but shouldn't hurt your child's skin and may even tickle.

No. If you have a fracture, we fit you with a splint and then help you find an orthopedist who can apply the cast. We can’t put on splints because our malpractice insurance doesn’t cover us for that.

Most custom shoemakers prefer casts taken with the STS Ankle Sock. The shoe manufacturer often find that casts taken with the STS Ankle Sock are more accurate and more durable then those made from either plaster of paris or fiberglass wrap. The STS Ankle Sock is ideal for CAD/CAM.

When the casts come off, the children will initially have a "funny" gait (there may be external rotation and a flat foot appearance). It will take 6-12 weeks for the gait to improve. The parents and doctor will decide together when the child may return to sports/activities.

Casts are usually soaked off at the beginning of the appointment in a tub of warm water and vinegar, then cut away with a small blade or scissors when they are soft. Some physicians prefer to use a cast saw.

Yes, we have waterproof casts. The difference between a waterproof and non-waterproof cast is the Gore-Tex lining. All fiberglass is waterproof, but the lining is typically made out of soft cotton-like material. This is not waterproof. The Gore-Tex lining allows the patient to bathe and swim as they usually would. Not all fractures are suited for Gore-Tex. Long-arm and long-leg casts usually don't do well with Gore-Tex because it is hard for the water to drain out of the cast.

The senior pastor must guide the CORE Discipleship vision. Other leaders can help, but the vision and overall leadership belong to the lead pastor. From experience we have learned that no matter who introduces the CORE Discipleship ministry into a church, that ministry will only go as far as the Senior Pastor’s vision for it - sheep follow the shepherd. I encourage church leaders to actually lead a CORE group, or at least be in a CORE Group.

Some have been known to post from time to time. Others may lurk without telling us ... and a few, including the writers and executive producers, have told us on the QT that they do visit and read what fans are saying! There are specific rules for respecting your fellow users, especially when it comes to the show's cast and crew. Be sure to read the forum's complete list of posting rules and regs.

Thanks to our recent affiliation with Dinkydigits, we can now have your plaster casts remade in a selection of other materials such as real bronze, hallmarked silver or gold, cold cast metal/resins, and glass crystal. Other materials may be available soon, so please ask if what you want isn't listed.

RHPS consists of basically three parts: the filmed image, the audience participation, and the live action. The cast is one of the major reasons to see the show, and most casts go to great pains and expense to put on a good performance. As Richard O'Brien said, "Three out of three ain't bad."

But several people have tried to list them all. David Shetterly posted a list in June 1999, which was the basis for the list below (since updated). If you have additions, please let us know.

Guests with casts cannot ride Cat Woman's Whip, Cyclone, Stampede Bumper Cars, Taz's Daredevil Drop. Casts must be above the elbows and knees so that guest are able to bend their limbs in order to ride all other park rides. Casts cannot restrict ride restraints in any way.

Absolutely not. My physique is the result of many years of hard work and dedication to my training and diet--not drugs. Back to index Obviously the Earth is flat. That picture was taken in March, which is spring time in Orlando. I simply bruised my arm while doing some yard work. I assure you, I don't use any drugs. Back to index When I bruised my arm it never even occurred to me that I would one day be accused of using steroids.

Flagyl is taken orally in tablet form. It is important to maintain a constant level of Flagyl in the blood. Therefore, it must be taken at regular intervals without missing any doses. Take Flagyl with 8 ounces of water (one glass). Flagyl can be taken by itself, or with meals. If dry mouth occurs, chewing gum, sucking on hard candy or ice chips may help.

Cipro is taken orally in tablet form. It is important to maintain a constant level of Cipro in the blood. Therefore, it must be taken at regular intervals without missing any doses. Take Cipro with 8 ounces of water (one glass). It should never be taken at the same time as antacids, iron, or zinc supplements (including mutlivitamins with these minerals) but only 6 hours before or 2 hours after.

According to Doctor Ponseti, his casting method is 97% successful and takes 1.5-2.5 months of casting (typically 5-7 casts but can be up to 9). Answer Sources: My intention with this list was to consolidate the common questions that many families who are new to the Ponseti method have asked the veteran Ponseti families.

A cast, which keeps your child's bone from moving so it can heal, is essentially a big bandage that has two layers - a soft cotton layer that rests against the skin and a hard outer layer that prevents the broken bone from moving. These days, casts are made of either: plaster of paris - a heavy white powder that forms a thick paste that hardens quickly when mixed with water. Plaster of paris casts are heavier than fiberglass casts and don't hold up as well in water.

Absolutely not! A wet cast may not hold the bone in place because the cast could start to dissolve in the water and could irritate the skin underneath it, possibly leading to infection. So your child shouldn't swim and should use a plastic bag or special sleeve, which is available online or sometimes at pharmacies, to protect the cast from water. And instead of a shower, your child may need to take a sponge bath.