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Sports Injuries Can Lead to Fractures. What are Your Cast Options?

Posted by Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates

Oct 5, 2015 12:41:00 PM

Cast Season is in Full Swing

Whether you have a child who loves to play on the monkey bars in the nearest playground or during recess or you are an avid sports player yourself, chances are you or your child will need casting options at some point either for a sprain, strain, fracture or broken bone.

What are your cast options?


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Topics: Broken Bones, Casting Options

Exos Bracing System

Posted by Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates

Aug 3, 2015 11:43:00 AM

Introducing a New Bracing System

Fall is just around the corner, and we understand not wanting to miss out on everything it has to offer when suffering from a fracture or broken bone.  Kayaking, hiking, golf, football, volleyball, swimming, intramural sports, and more are what make fall so fun.  

Luckily, there is now a bracing system to use instead of the traditional plaster and fiberglass casts, which make it more difficult to enjoy fall activities.  It is called the Exos (pictured to the left).

 


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Topics: Broken Bones, Casting Options, Exos