Plaster casting
If you’ve broken or fractured a bone, sometimes a plaster cast is needed to support the repositioning of the bone. Visit our nurse-led bone casting clinic in East Auckland.
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When is a plaster cast used instead of fibreglass?
We’re all familiar with brightly coloured, light fibreglass casts. But a plaster cast is sometimes needed for fracture reduction.
Quite simply, using a plaster cast allows us to split the cast, which help manage swelling following any repositioning of a broken bone.
Whilst a plaster versions are heavier than fibreglass, following the repositioning procedure, it’s normal to experience swelling. So the plaster cast has a bit more give than the fibreglass alternative.
See our experienced plaster casting team at our Botany Road Urgent Care clinic
- If you’ve had a broken bone, fracture or dislocation and the GP has chosen a plaster route, you’ll be sent to the nurse-led clinic.
- During your appointment, the nurse will establish when you’ll need the cast checked again.
- During the follow-up check, our team will see how you’re healing. This will include an x-ray onsite at Mercy Radiology. Next, your cast may be covered in fibreglass or fully removed and replaced with the lighter fibreglass version.
- Moreover, if you experience swelling or discomfort or notice rubbing or redness, contact us promptly.
- If you need rehabilitation for hands or feet once the cast is off, we have great Auckland physiotherapists and specialists onsite at East Care Howick.
How to look after your plaster cast
As a plaster cast takes time to set fully, you’ll need to take it easy in the first few days. Use a sling to help distribute the extra weight.
How to keep your plaster cast dry:
- Be careful not to get your plaster cast wet. Unfortunately, this can cause it to crack or deteriorate. Also, that will make it feel itchy and uncomfortable.
- Try using a waterproof cast cover from the chemist. Alternatively, cover it well with a plastic bag and tape it to the limb while you gently wash away from the cast. Avoid getting water near the cover.
- For kids, a bath or sponge bath can be a good way of keeping the area dry.
How to stop itching from a plaster cast:
- don’t push anything down your cast to scratch. This can cause scratches and infection or the item can get stuck.
- try a cold blast from the hairdryer to dry moisture and cool the area
- an icepack wrapped in a towel and placed on the cast will transfer cool relief
- speak to your pharmacist about over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine
- and above all, keep the cast clean and dry
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
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常问问题
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在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史 ，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 | 15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 15 分钟* $19.50 | 30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 30 分钟 $39.00 | 45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
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您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。