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Spelunking · 19/07/2019 14:12

My dd (9) broke her arm (above the elbow) a few weeks ago and is due to have the cast off and the k wires out the day before we fly abroad. I really don’t know what happens next. The hospital have said she’ll be fine to fly but she won’t be able to get her arm wet. I have a couple of protectors for her to shower and paddle in the sea. What I can’t seem to find any info on is what happens after the wires are taken out. Do they recast or just bandage and a sling? Any tips are really welcome. 🙂

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Mistigri · 19/07/2019 14:16

You can get plastic cast/limb covers which have a watertight seal. Whether she's still in a cast or just has dressings I'd recommend getting one. My son used one in the pool on holiday a few years ago and they work really well.

VikingVolva · 19/07/2019 14:16

Remember to update your insurers after the final fracture clinic before departure and pay any additional premium on the spot.

Spelunking · 19/07/2019 14:31

Thanks for the replies. I have a couple of Limbo covers and they seem pretty watertight. The doctor has said not to let her go in the pool.
The insurers have said I don’t need to contact them again as the holiday and insurance were purchased before she did it and that I didn’t really need to inform them. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I always thought it was better to tell them these sort of things incase there were further complications.

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