Which type of cast is applied often to children and immobilizes unilateral or bilateral hips and femurs?

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A spica cast is often used for children and immobilizes either unilateral or bilateral hips and femurs. It helps promote healing of hip or femur fractures, hip dysplasia, and developmental dislocation of the hip. Cylinder, long leg, and short leg casts are not used for these types of conditions.

Which Type of Cast Is Applied Often to Children and Immobilizes