0
The fiberglass cast that reaches from the toes up to just below the knee weighs one and a half pounds. This answer was from a very experienced nurse at the Hospital for Special Surgery who replaced my cast yesterday (1/13/2012). I asked because I was on a diet and needed to monitor my weight. She said she'd weighed several of them and that's about what they all weighed. My cast was made with a layer of stockinette, a layer of soft cotton padding, a layer of plain fiberglass tape, and an outer layer of decorative fiberglass tape. I'm 5' 10" and weigh 160 lbs.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoI am wearing one right now, and even though it feels like it's 20lbs, I believe it actually only weighs about 5lbs.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agowell,it all depends ohn the weight of the item but ye aniwai ill sai no 2 dat...nope,it weighs 4lbs...
Sheryl D
One & one half pounds
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago3-5 lbs
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why do doctorss put a cast on an arm or leg that has been broken?
To secure the bone so it can not shift while healing. With out a cast the likelihood of you jarring the bone out of place is higher, and thus it could heal incorrectly.
Is your leg a lever?
yes
How might a blood clot in your upper leg affect your body?
Impedes blood flow to & from leg ... so you might lose that leg. Also, if the clot breaks loose it can interfere with systemic or pulmonary circulation - in which case you might die.
A person's leg meas-ures 42 cm an average leg diameter 13cm and a potential difference of 0.70 V causes a current of 1.7 mA . What are the fractions of muscle and fat in the leg?
Well, in order to get a better estimate, we would need to know the sex of the person and their BMI. It is crucial for trying to figure out the ratio of muscle and fat in the leg.
What is the pressure exerted by a man standing on one leg?
The pressure exerted by a man standing on one leg is twice the pressure he exerts when standing on two legs
How much does a small leg cast weigh?
A small leg cast can weigh anywhere from 3-5 lbs. The cast must usually be light weight in order to allow for the bone to set without too much strain on the leg.
Should the skin in a fiberglass leg cast be cleaned after its been on for 10 weeks?
yes,every ten weeks
Is a fiberglass leg cast fireproof?
No, although the fibreglass will afford some protection before it melts. You don`t want to be wearing it when it melts...
Is a fiberglass leg cast waterproof?
No, it's not. If you do a search on the web you'll find several different types of cast covers. Some that you can swim with, and some that are made for use in the shower.
What is the average weight of a tarantula?
Taking for example a Peruvian pinktoe tarantula the baby tarantulas weigh 1.7grams - 2.0grams at birth. Mature males may reach a leg span of 5.5" and the adult females may reach 6² in leg span and weigh 1 ounce or slightly more.
What is a leg cast called in England?
A leg cast in England is commonly known as a 'leg cast' or simply a 'cast' or 'plaster cast'.
How do you determine the weight w2 and the angle needed if a leg and cast weigh 290 N with the center of mass just below the knee and the counterbalance w1 weighs 145 N SEE Discuss?
Full leg cast image.
How much does a chicken quarter weigh?
Chicken leg quarters from a fryer chicken weigh around 9 ounces on average. Chicken leg quarters include the thigh and the leg.
How much does a human leg weigh?
5lb
Your 2.5 year old is in a fiberglass cast and is ready to put his weight on his leg but you have wood floors that are slippery can you put little gripper strips on his cast?
I'm not positive about putting gripper strips on the cast, but a good solution is to buy a cast shoe, it helps a lot when a child has a cast and want to walk, ask your doctor or got a pharmacy and ask for it, is the best solution.
How much does an nfl player leg press?
1200 lbs
What should I be able to leg press?
about 230 to 390 lbs
