Removal of Foot Plaster Cast

Week 2 Post Op

The stinging pain continued whenever I moved my foot. It particularly hurt as I swung my leg over in the morning and the stinging sensation would shoot right the way up my leg.

I was concerned that I might have an infection, so rang my GP. He wanted to come and check it out but could not re-plaster my leg after checking it out.

I rang my orthopaedic department. They spoke to my consultant and booked me in for 2.30 that afternoon.

My husband came home and we took a taxi to the hospital. (DH doesn't drive) After a short wait, my half cast was removed. The stitches were fine, but the dressings were matted with dried blood and that is probably what was pulling on the skin. The dressings and plaster were replaced and I had the added peace of mind that all was OK underneath the cast.