Begin wrapping the webril about 2 cm above where the cast edges will be. Care must be taken to avoid any wrinkles which could lead to abnormal pressure points on the underlying skin.

1. Beginning proximally, wrap the webril distally, overlapping the layers by 50%. When you reach the hand, the webril may need to be torn to better contour the base of the thumb.

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2. For extra padding around the thumb, poke a hole in the centre of the webril and put it over the thumb. Once the hand is wrapped, continue back up the forearm.

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3. Extra pieces of webril folded to half their width can be applied at either end of the cast for smoother cast edges.

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