A spica cast is often used for hip dysplasia and for fractures that require the thigh bone and pelvis to be kept still. Children who have spica casts need special care to prevent possible ...

If your child is in a spica (body) cast, it can pose a series of challenges both for you and your youngster. You may have some questions, like: How long will my child have to wear the cast? How can I ...

"If they're young enough, we can spare the physis and use a cast," Flynn said. "If they're older, we cross the physis just as we would for an adult." Finally, for Type 4 fractures, Flynn said he uses ...

Purpose: Document the incidence of skin relatedcomplications in children treated with a spica castfor femur fractures and determine associated castchange charges. Background: Closed reduction and ...