Navigating life in a leg cast takes some practice ... The two most common types of cast are plaster and synthetic, or fiberglass. Plaster casts can’t get wet or the plaster will disintegrate.

Fiberglass cast. Also called a synthetic cast, it's made of fiberglass, which is a type of plastic that can be shaped. It’s lighter and more durable and expensive than plaster casts. X-rays also ...

These days, casts are made from synthetic resin and fibre ... it is the actual weight on the healthy leg that causes the problems. The longer the cast is in place, the greater the risk of ...