Whoever has a broken bone dreams of a restful night’s sleep, not only because of the pain of the fracture, but the cast or plaster device gives a feeling that it is big, heavy, and uncomfortable.

There are some steps you can take to sleep with a splint:

before sleep

Take painkillers as instructed by the doctor.

The cast retains heat, so wearing comfortable, light, and loose-fitting clothing is helpful.

Elevating the fractured limb is important, as it prevents blood from pooling around the fracture, thus reducing swelling.

This swelling is a major cause of persistent pain.

The pain may be worse at night due to swelling that occurs during daytime activities.

Elevating the affected limb to reduce swelling will greatly control the pain. If it is a scheduled surgery later, reducing swelling makes surgery easier and reduces the risk of wound complications.

A feasible limb elevation occurs when the affected bone or joint is above the level of the heart.

Elevating the affected arm or leg for a few minutes before bed may help.

Position during sleep

Pillows and blankets can be used to elevate the broken bone and help you feel more comfortable.

If the collarbone is broken, it is best to sleep upright with the shoulder supported. such as on a chair or bedrest, and using pillows on both sides of the body to maintain stillness throughout the night.

Sleeping on the back with the leg straight is the safest sleeping position with a hip fracture. To prevent the foot from turning left or right, we place the knee pad on the outside of the knee on the same side as the hip injury. And another pillow between the knees.

At times other than bedtime, encourage patients to move joints over and under the cast or cast. To improve circulation, which reduces swelling and stiffness.

It is also important to keep the cast dry. Patients can use garbage bags and duct tape around the cast to shower.

If the splint gets wet, it may lose its strength and may not hold the fracture in place. If this happens, you should contact the doctor to change the plaster device as soon as possible.