dislocated his right thumb in an accident and had to live with his right hand fixed in a cast. Strict waterproofing is required when taking a bath. When fixing the leg with a cast, it is OK to cover ...

If this inner layer of the cast gets wet, it can cause skin irritation and even infection. Plaster casts can even start to fall apart when they get wet. It’s important to keep a cast as dry as ...

Hooray! We’re going to Palm Springs for a weekend at a friend’s place! Boo! My 11-year-old broke his elbow during his first-ever game of pads-free backyard tackle football! “I knew it was a bad idea,” ...

If you have to wear a cast for the next several weeks, one of the first things your doctor tells you is to keep it dry at all times. While it may seem like bathing will be a challenge, an adult arm ...

No one plans on a broken arm or wrist, and the strict rules about proper cast care can add insult to the injury. A good-quality cast cover for bathing can make your recovery time a little easier, ...