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1-16. TYPES OF CASTS

a. Short leg cast--extends from below the knee to the base of the toes.

b. Long leg cast--extends from the upper or middle thigh to the base of the toes.

c. Short arm cast--extends from below the elbow to the palm.

d. Thumb spica or gauntlet cast--extends from below the elbow to the palm and includes the thumb.

e. Long arm cast--extends from axilla to palm, with the elbow normally immobilized at a right angle.

f. Walking cast--a short or long leg cast with a rubber or metal walking device attached to the foot.

g. Body cast--encases the trunk.

h. Shoulder spica cast--a body cast that encases the trunk, shoulder, and elbow.

i. Hip spica cast--a body cast that encases the trunk and one or both lower extremities.

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