What causes dampness with foul odor in the infected thumb?
Patient: I have a friend who broke his thumb. He is into the second cast and it has been over three weeks now. It has gotten damp/wet inside and has a foul smell. He refuses to have it replaced, despite the recommendation of his caregivers. He is concerned with the addition copay of $50.00. What will/has happened inside the cast that would cause more damage to his skin or the broken bone, if anything? Is it really necessary to have a new cast. Doctor: Hi,Case of your friend requires evaluation of his case as soon as possible.There might be having some bacterial infection in his thumb and most important is risk of having infection to bone can give rise to osteomyelitis of thumb phalanx.consult his doctor and get examined after removing cast.Ok and take care.