US Medical Term · procedures
Casting
Enyesado
Also: Aplicación de yeso (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Casting |
| Spanish (Español) | Enyesado |
| Chinese (中文) | 打石膏 |
| Korean (한국어) | 석고 고정 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bó bột |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pag-aayos ng buto gamit ang cast |
| Portuguese (Português) | Imobilização com gesso |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การใส่เฝือก |
| Japanese (日本語) | ギプス固定 |
What it means
Casting involves applying a rigid protective shell — usually made of plaster or fiberglass — around a broken bone or injured joint to hold it in proper alignment while it heals. A clinician wraps the area with padding and then applies the casting material, which hardens within minutes. Casts are worn for several weeks to months depending on the injury. You must keep the cast dry and avoid inserting objects inside it. Follow-up X-rays confirm the bone is healing correctly. When healing is complete, the cast is cut off with a specialized saw and removed safely.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
The orthopedist applied a cast to my wrist after my fracture was confirmed on X-ray.
El ortopedista me aplicó un yeso en la muñeca después de confirmar la fractura con una radiografía.
How long will I need to wear this cast before my follow-up visit?
¿Cuánto tiempo necesitaré usar este yeso antes de mi visita de seguimiento?
My insurance was billed for casting materials and application at the clinic.
Mi seguro fue facturado por los materiales de yeso y la aplicación en la clínica.
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Last reviewed: September 2026