How To Keep A Cast Dry In The Shower

Unless you decide to hold your arm or leg out of the shower or water, which still puts the cast at risk of getting wet since water will inevitably drip down through soaking the cast’s padding. However, if you plan to hold your cast out of the path of the water, find something to cover it. Along with skin irritation and infection, wet casts can cause some problems, including foul odors and discomfort.

Here, some ideas for keeping your cast dry so you can and still keep yourself clean.

Of course, depending on where the injury is, it will determine the size of the bag. For broken legs, a plastic garbage bag will do the job.

Using a rubber band at the top of the cast can help ensure the seal will not leak. Again, refrain from submerging the cast in water, as the seal may not be as tight as you hope.

While it may seem like a more significant cost than a simple plastic bag, they are much more durable and more likely to be effective at keeping all of the water out!

There are several types of waterproof cast material. Some seem to work better than others. Unlike the traditional cast, some waterproof casts direct patients to get it wet to keep it clean.

Whether your cast can get wet or not, be careful when showering while injured, and make sure to talk to your doctor about the type of cast and how water affects it.