Casting & Braces

When you have a bone, joint, muscle, or ligament injury, protecting the area with casting or braces can be essential to proper recovery. At his offices in Beverly Hills and the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, orthopedic surgeon Robert H. Cho, MD, offers casting and braces to help stabilize your injury, reduce pain, and promote proper healing. Whether you're recovering from a fracture, managing a sports injury, or dealing with a chronic orthopedic condition, book your casting and braces consultation by calling the nearest office or scheduling one online today. 

How do casting and braces protect me? 

Casting and braces support and protect injured areas by limiting your movement and maintaining proper alignment while you’re recovering.

Casts are rigid to completely immobilize an injured body part, which is why you’ve seen them used for broken bones and certain injuries that require strict stabilization. Casts ensure bones heal in the correct position.

Braces are typically removable and provide varying levels of support. They may:

• Limit motion
• Improve joint stability
• Reduce strain on injured tissues
• Assist with proper alignment during recovery

Both casts and braces keep injuries from getting worse while allowing your body time to repair itself.

What conditions can benefit from casting and braces? 

Casting and braces are commonly used to treat:

• Bone fractures and broken bones
• Sprains and ligament injuries
• Tendon injuries
• Joint instability
• Sports-related injuries
• Stress fractures
• Post-surgical recovery
• Certain pediatric orthopedic conditions
• Arthritis-related joint support
• Spine and posture-related conditions

Dr. Cho will recommend the most appropriate option based on the type, location, and severity of your injury or condition. You can also use braces preventively to protect vulnerable joints during sports or physical activity.

What can I expect when I get casting and braces?

Dr. Cho starts with a thorough orthopedic evaluation, which may include a physical examination and imaging studies, such as X-rays, to determine whether a cast or brace is the best treatment option.

If you need a cast, he first applies a protective layer to your skin, followed by casting material that hardens around the injured area. The cast is custom-molded to provide the appropriate level of support and immobilization.

If he recommends a brace, he’ll fit it carefully to ensure proper comfort and function. Dr. Cho will explain how and when to wear the brace, along with any activity restrictions or care instructions.

Throughout treatment, follow-up visits allow him to monitor your healing and make any necessary adjustments. Depending on your condition, Dr. Cho may eventually recommend physical therapy or rehabilitation exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and function.

With proper use and Dr. Cho’s guidance, casting and braces can help protect injured tissues, reduce discomfort, and get you back to thriving as safely and efficiently as possible.

Call the nearest office of Robert H. Cho, MD, or book a visit online today to learn more about how casts and braces can help you heal.