Some casts are also waterproof.
This means you can take a shower or a bath without having to protect the cast with a plastic bag or sleeve. If the cast is on your arm, you may be given a sling to help you support and carry it. A sling is a wide piece of cloth or some straps suspended from your neck and looped around your injured arm. If you've broken your leg, you'll probably get crutches to help you walk. Myers , and Pensacola .