Can you xray through a fiberglass cast?
Yes, it is possible to x-ray through a fiberglass cast. Fiberglass casts are made of a material that is transparent to x-rays, so they do not block the x-rays from passing through. This allows doctors to take x-rays of the bone or tissue beneath the cast without having to remove the cast.
Here are some reasons why it is important to be able to x-ray through a fiberglass cast:
- To monitor the healing of a bone or tissue.
- To assess how a bone or tissue is after it has been surgically repaired
- To check the position and alignment of a fractured bone
- To identify and diagnose any new injuries or problems that may have occurred beneath the cast.
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