Care of your splint
This page gives you information about how to look after your splint and care for your skin.
On this page
About your splint
Your splint will be fitted by a member of the nursing team. You will be given instructions on when it should be worn and how much body weight you can put through your limb.
Useful information
- Always make sure that you dry your skin well after washing.
- A fan can be used to help cool your skin if it feels hot and sweaty. If left untreated it can cause a pressure ulcer, redness and friction.
- Wash the lining of your boots or shoes if they become dirty due to sweating.
- Rest and keep your hand/arm/leg raised, supported on a pillow or cushion.
- Exercise your toes and fingers.
- Please contact the Plaster Room if you have any queries or your skin is getting sore. The contact details are at the end of this page.
Contact information
Information:
If your skin becomes sore, please contact a member of the Plaster Room team for advice as soon as possible.
Plaster Room
Cheltenham General Hospital
Tel: 0300 422 3148
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Tel: 0300 422 8411
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
If the Plaster Room is not open, please contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice. It is important to stop a pressure sore from forming.
NHS 111
Tel: 111
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Care of your splint GHPI1456_10_25
Department: Trauma and Orthopaedics
Review due: October 2028
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Reference number
GHPI1456_10_25
Department
Trauma and Orthopaedics
Review due
October 2028