Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndr... : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
Prevention varies depending on the cause. Avoid prolonged pressure on the elbow or palm. Casts, splints, and other appliances should always be examined for proper fit.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 10, 2006
A cast holds your arm or leg in place to help it heal. The way you treat your cast can play a big part in how fast and how well you heal.
Source:StayWell
A cast is a rigid dressing used to immobilize a fractured bone or soft tissue injury. It is made of strips impregnated with plaster or fiberglass material.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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