CHICAGO, Illinois, United States--The Northshore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute has createdan orthopedic cast measuring 12 feet long and 5 feet wide, which sets the world record for the Largest Orthopedic Cast .

The Northshore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute said the cast, created to raise awareness of bone and joint health, would fit the leg of a person who stands 78 feet tall.

Members of the public were invited to sign the cast at the Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie.

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