Casts and splints hold broken bones in place while they heal. This article explains what to expect while you are wearing your cast or splint and includes advice on how to take care of it until it is time to have it removed.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A fracture is a broken bone. Treatment for a broken bone follows one basic rule: the broken pieces of bone must be put back into position and prevented from moving out of place until they are healed.| orthoinfo.aaos.org