Cast Cover

Why use a waterproof cast cover?

To protect your cast in the shower or the bath, and even at the pool or the beach, Tous Ergo recommends a cast cover. During recovery, a traditional cast, an orthopedic resin, or a bulky bandage makes everyday hygiene much harder. Water is a cast's worst enemy: it softens the materials, encourages bacteria, causes bad odors, and can even interfere with bone healing.

Our cast covers seal fully in any wet setting. They keep water off the cast during daily washing, so you do not have to rely on unreliable workarounds such as taped plastic bags. With the right medical device, you can enjoy the water again, feel less anxious, and make the job easier for a nurse or a family caregiver.

Cast cover models for different needs

Good to know: There are models for the forearm or the full arm, and for the lower leg or the full leg. Choose based on your own needs. The right cover depends on the area you need to protect and on the activity (daily hygiene or swimming).

1. Covers for the upper limb (arm, forearm, hand)

A strong fit for fractures of the wrist, elbow, or hand. Arm sleeves are designed to slide on easily even when the limb is stiff. They have a soft watertight seal (often latex-free silicone or neoprene) that follows the shape of the biceps or the forearm without acting like a tourniquet.

2. Covers for the lower limb (leg, knee, ankle, foot)

After a severe ankle sprain, a tibia fracture, or foot surgery, these covers reach above the knee (lower leg) or to mid-thigh (full leg). Foot models often have a textured non-slip sole to help prevent a fall in the shower or the bathtub.

How to choose: picking a waterproof cover

To keep an orthopedic immobilization safe and clean, several points matter:

• Limb circumference: This is the number-one criterion. The cover should be neither too loose (water leaks) nor too tight (it can cut off circulation). Measure your arm or leg about 5 cm above the top edge of the cast.
• Seal type: Silicone or neoprene seals hold naturally and comfortably. For water activities (pool, ocean), choose models with a vacuum pump that pushes air out and creates a full seal through suction.
• Cover material: Choose surgical plastics (high-quality PVC, polyurethane) that are very tough, reusable, and flexible, and guaranteed free of phthalates and latex to help avoid skin allergies.
• The patient's age: Pediatric ranges are sized for children, with playful designs that make the trip to the bathroom feel less stressful.

Clinical uses and related conditions

Often called "cast covers," these waterproof sleeves are versatile and fit many medical situations that need to stay completely dry:

• Orthopedic trauma: Traditional casts, synthetic resin, immobilization splints, walking boots.
• Dermatology and vein care: Venous ulcers, pressure sores, compression bandages, severe rashes that should stay out of chlorinated or soapy water.
• After surgery: Complex surgical dressings, stitches that have not healed, joint replacements (knee, hip, elbow).
• Major burns: Protecting skin grafts or ointment dressings during daily hygiene.

Finish setting up your bathroom

A temporary loss of mobility from a cast on the arm or the leg greatly raises the risk of a slip and a fall in a wet room. Protecting the cast matters, and so does protecting the rest of your body. Consider a suction-cup grab bar or a shower seat so you can wash while seated, without putting weight on an injured leg.

To make recovery as safe as possible, explore all of our bathing aids.