Scotchcast Wet or Dry Cast Padding for Water-Resistant Casts
A synthetic cast padding designed to allow patients to get their cast wet, when following the manufacturer's instructions for use, during recovery. It is a standard item in dental and medical practice.
Scotchcast Wet or Dry Cast Padding is a synthetic underlayment used beneath a fiberglass cast, designed specifically to support casts that patients are permitted to get wet, such as during bathing or light water contact, provided the manufacturer's instructions for use are followed correctly. Traditional cast padding can retain moisture against the skin if it becomes wet, which raises the risk of skin irritation, odor and slower drying, so this padding is constructed to manage moisture differently and support a wet or dry use case depending on the clinical situation and the type of casting tape it is paired with.
This can make daily life more manageable for patients who need to keep a cast on for an extended period, since it reduces some of the restrictions around water contact that come with a standard cast. As with any water resistant casting system, correct application and adherence to the instructions for use are important for the padding to perform as intended.
Orthopedic clinicians and cast technicians use this padding when fitting patients for water tolerant fiberglass casts.
