Apr 21, 2023 09:00:00

A waterproof cover that completely prevents water from entering the cast just by sticking it into the affected area.

The author

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 it with a bag or the like with both hands, but if the hand is fixed like the author, it is necessary to perform waterproofing with one hand, so it is very troublesome. So, when I searched for an item that could be easily waterproofed, I found a product called ' waterproof cast cover ', so I actually bought it and used it.

Amazon | Polaland Waterproof Cast Cover for Adults Waterproofing of Affected Areas in Showers and Baths Reusable - For Wrists/Arms | Polaland | Seal Tight

My fixed situation is like this. He is in a cast from his left thumb to his forearm.

The waterproofing procedure taught by the nurse when fixing is as follows. First, wrap a towel around the end of the cast near the elbow and secure it with cloth tape.

In addition, cover the top with a plastic bag and fix it with cloth tape so that there are no gaps. It is very troublesome to do this with one hand every time before taking a bath. Also, I'm worried that there will be gaps because I'm going to apply the cloth tape with one hand.

According to the nurse, 'If you search on the internet, you will find useful waterproof goods.' Therefore, as a result of searching for the word 'gypsum waterproof' on Amazon.co.jp, the waterproof cover was displayed as follows. This time, I wanted a waterproof cover that covers the forearm, so I bought a Polarland waterproof cover that covers the forearm .

The package of the waterproof cover looks like this.

The contents were only a waterproof cover, and the instruction manual was not included.

It looks like this when expanded.

The part where the arm is inserted is made of elastic material. This material is designed to prevent water from entering because it fits perfectly on the arm.

Easy to install. All you have to do is stick your arm in the cast through the entrance.

The state of wearing is like this.

The entrance part is exactly along the arm.

I tried showering water vigorously with the waterproof cover attached. Even if water is applied with considerable force, the cast will not get wet.

If you attach a waterproof cover to the cast, there is no flooding even if you take a shower - YouTube


There is no sign of water getting inside.

The entrance part is also able to block the intrusion of water.

When you get out of the bath, wipe off the water at the entrance and remove your arm.

I've actually been using the waterproof cover for a few days, and so far it's completely prevented the cast from getting wet. Daily bathing has become very easy, so it is an item that I can highly recommend to people who live in a cast.

The waterproof cover used this time can be obtained at Amazon.co.jp at 1699 yen including tax at the time of article creation.

Amazon | Polaland Waterproof Cast Cover for Adults Waterproofing of Affected Areas in Showers and Baths Reusable - For Wrists/Arms | Polaland | Seal Tight