Broken Bones A broken bone is a common event. Given time and the right care, the bone is able to heal itself. A plaster cast is applied to hold the arm or leg fracture in place while the bone heals. Once the plaster has been applied, you are advised to see a doctor the next day to check that it is fitted correctly. On average, plaster casts stay on for about six weeks. This time is sometimes longer or shorter, depending on your age, general health and type of fracture. During

We all know children hurt themselves every now and again as they’re constantly on the move. Here at HealthSaver we want to make a child’s recovery from a broken bone such as a broken arm or a broken leg as smooth as possible. Whatever the cause of the broken arm or leg, whether it’s from an accident playing a favourite sport, a road accident, or anything else children can get up to......... ........ we can help make things more comfortable for you and your child during the t

With your PICC line in place and your cancer treatment schedule well under way, socialising isn’t always the most important thing on your mind. However when the time that you do feel like going out with friends, partying or maybe to dinner you probably want to grasp the opportunity with both hands. So...Have a bath, put on your favourite outfit, get out there! If only for an hour or so you could try to forget what you're dealing with and going through (you'd be surprised how

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common condition which is characterised by a tingling sensation, numbness and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers.These symptoms usually develop gradually and may be worse during the night. If surgery is used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, a LimbO will come in handy! So what causes carpal tunnel syndrome? Well, compression of the median nerve in the hand which is responsible for sensation and movement of the hand, is to blame. If you’r

No, our LimbO's not a type of dance!!