Indications
Fractures in the area of the forearm. The cast extends from the knuckles to approx. 1cm under the border of pectoralis. Duration: 5-6 weeks.

Procedure
One starts with the stockinette which reaches the shoulder. After setting the bones align cotton wool and paper bandages are applied. The first casting bandage follows.

If plaster is used a longuette is put on the outer side of the arm.

Further casting bandages follow. Finally, the padding is fold down at both ends of the cast and is secured under the last layer.

For more details see short arm cast.