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A Smelly Orthopedic Cast - Frequently Asked Questions

A Smelly Orthopedic Cast
Wearing an orthopedic cast has long been associated with a smelly cast. A smelly cast is unpleasant at best and a smelly cast can be objectionable. A smelly cast is caused by the bacterium that is growing in the lining of your cast. While a smelly cast is difficult to eliminate, a smelly cast does not need to be tolerated.
What Causes a Smelly Cast?
This moist lining is a primary cause of a smelly cast, as that moisture causes rapid and continued growth of bacteria. The CastCooler may be used to reduce a smelly cast by eliminating the moisture in the lining of your cast, the primary cause of a smelly cast. Use the CastCooler daily or whenever necessary to significantly reduce a smelly cast.
What Can be Done about a Smelly Cast?
Assuming your cast has a typically cotton or synthetic lining (as opposed to a washable cast lining), you should attempt to keep you cast and lining dry at all times. This is an effective means of eliminating a smelly cast. If the cast lining becomes wet, a smelly cast will increase. The CastCooler can be used as needed to reduce a smelly cast by removing the moisture from the lining of the cast. The CastCooler removes the moisture from the lining of your cast. Without moisture, bacteria growth is reduced as well as a smelly cast. You should not attempt to reduce a smelly cast by applying treatments to the cast, the lining or the skin.
What Should I do if a smelly cast Persists?
If a smelly cast is acute, see your doctor. You may have an infection or a skin condition known as maceration. Skin maceration occurs when the skin is continually wet or moist. One sign of skin infection or skin maceration can be acute a smelly cast. Both of these conditions can be serious and if you experience acute a smelly cast, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Where can I buy the CastCooler™?
Right here at CastCooler.com, on our Order Page.
  • Reduce cast odor & itch
  • Cool your cast
  • Freshen your cast
  • Speed-dry your cast
  • May reduce skin maceration
  • May reduce skin infection
  • One size fits all breathable (fiberglass) casts:
      Wrist, arm, foot, or leg
      Child through Adult

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