Most bones take several weeks or months to heal. It's normal for the skin underneath a cast to itch. Your autograph, please . . . It's safe for your friends and family to sign your cast or draw pictures on it. Ready for removal When your broken bone is mended, it's time for the doctor to remove your cast.
Most doctors use a small saw with a dull blade that vibrates the cast enough to break it apart.
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