New Waterproof Cast Keeps Young Patient Active After Broken Wrist

“The process itself was pretty cool,” explained Elisa. “They put the sleeve on Hayden and poured liquid in it to solidify. Hayden didn’t feel any discomfort during that process – or even after. I was worried the plastic might be uncomfortable on her arm, but she didn’t complain once.”

Hayden spent her first three weeks of recovery in the fiberglass cast then three weeks in the Cast21.

“It was incredible. Hayden was no longer devastated because she could actually go in water with it,” said Elisa. “The whole process was absolutely amazing. Plus, Hayden felt like she had the coolest arm in town with this new cast!”

Hayden was able to shower independently since it’s completely waterproof. She had a blast at the water park and was able to play as normal.

Elisa noted that the Cast21 is more compact than the fiberglass cast, which made it much easier to get clothes to fit over it. She also appreciated that due to the mesh material, she could visually check Hayden’s skin to make sure there was no rash or irritation – something that’s difficult to do with a plaster or fiberglass cast. In her experience, the new cast was significantly cleaner than the fiberglass cast which can get dirty very quickly and is often hard to clean.

“We are so grateful that we ended up in Dr. Bloom’s office,” said Elisa. “He’s been incredible along with his PA and the rest of his staff. Hayden absolutely loves Dr. Bloom and loved showing off her cool cast and doing things independently because of it.”

Elisa advises other parents to strongly consider a waterproof cast if it’s an option for their children as it made her life easier with an active child: “After the first broken bone in our family, we got a taste of how difficult it is to take care of a child in a fiberglass cast. This was a total game changer for us.”

Hayden much preferred her Cast21 to the original fiberglass cast since it gave her the freedom to be around water. Now that it’s removed, she’s hoping to get a ski day in before the mountains close and is looking forward to getting back to lacrosse.