How do I tell if my cast is too loose ie; how much space between cast and skin should there be?

Answer 1

You don't say how long you have had the cast on.
While it is true that when swelling goes down it will seem as though the cast is loose,before it is time for the cast to come off due to not using the limb with the cast,there will also be some skin "wrinkling" which will also make the cast seem like it is too loose.
As a general rule if you can get more than one finger between the cast and the skin,your cast is too loose.
Does the cast seem to slide if you move it? There should be minimal movement or "slippage".
Most Dr's who put casts on generally know what they are doing and depending on the particular cast they will know if it will become loose and they will reapply it if need be.
If your Dr has not mentioned that the cast will be need to be replaced before complete healing has taken place you are probably looking for trouble that is not there.
Casts are NEVER skin tight,either at the time of application nor during the healing process.

Answer 2

Is My Cast Too Loose

Answer 3

The purpose of a cast is to immobilize an injury, but the cast must not be too tight to inhibit blood circulation. Normally when an injury is healing, swelling goes down and the cast gets looser. If it’s too loose and you feel that it’s not protecting you injury properly you have to change it.

Answer 4

Your cast will loosen as you heal because the swelling goes down and your muscles might atrophy a little (or a lot). If you have been in your cast for a while it isn't weird for it to start feeling really loose.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

there should be enough room that it isnt squeezing but isnt falling off either. if you can move it around alot then it might be too loose. if you are reallt concerned call your dr and ask.