The orthopedic resident told me to put a “thumb spica cast” on the guy’s hand and have him follow up in the clinic. As a brand new surgical intern, I had no idea what a thumb spica cast was ...

Smart reportedly underwent a thumb procedure that typically takes six to eight weeks to recover from. If he is going to play again this season, the Celtics will likely need to make it to the third ...

Ortho Dx: A Painful, Swollen Thumb Following a Football Injury. ... Bennett fractures that are minimally displaced are treated with immobilization in a thumb spica cast for 6 weeks.