AquaCast Waterproof Short Leg Cast Kit — Swim Cast Materials for Below-Knee Fractures
The AquaCast Waterproof Short Leg Cast Kit contains everything needed to create a true waterproof below-knee cast — AquaCast pillow-type waterproof padding, Saw Stop protective strip, and fiberglass casting tape. Bring this kit to your clinician for professional application. Once applied, patients can shower, bathe, and swim throughout their recovery without covering or removing the cast.
AquaCast is the successor to the original Gore Procel waterproof cast liner. Water flows through the open-cell pillow padding and drains freely, preventing the moisture buildup that causes traditional cotton-padded casts to soften, develop odor, and break down — especially critical for leg casts worn during summer or by active patients.
What’s Included — Kit Contents by Patient Size
| Patient Size |
Kit Contents |
| Pediatric (Infant–3 yrs) |
2 rolls 3″ AquaCast Padding | 2 ft Saw Stop |
| Child (4–11 yrs) |
3 rolls 3″ AquaCast Padding | 3 ft Saw Stop |
| Teen (12–16 yrs) |
3 rolls 3″ AquaCast Padding | 3 ft Saw Stop |
| Female Adult (17+ yrs) |
3 rolls 4″ AquaCast Padding | 3 ft Saw Stop |
| Male Adult (17+ yrs) |
3 rolls 4″ AquaCast Padding | 3 ft Saw Stop |
Fiberglass casting tape included. Select your patient size and tape color at checkout.
Why Choose AquaCast for a Waterproof Short Leg Cast?
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True waterproof cast — not a removable cover. Water flows through and drains freely; no moisture trapped against skin
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Soft pillow-type padding — cushioned feel for patient comfort from foot to below the knee throughout the healing period
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Swim, shower & bathe freely — patients maintain normal hygiene and activity levels during recovery
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Compatible with standard fiberglass tape — no proprietary casting system required
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Pediatric through adult sizing — kits sized for every patient from infant to large adult
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Successor to Gore Procel — same trusted waterproof cast liner technology, now under the AquaCast brand
Indications — Who Needs a Waterproof Short Leg Cast?
- Stable ankle fractures (lateral malleolus, bimalleolar)
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Foot fractures (metatarsal, calcaneus, midfoot)
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Fifth metatarsal fractures (Jones fracture, dancer’s fracture)
- Post-surgical immobilization of the ankle or foot
- Active patients — children, swimmers, athletes — who cannot avoid water exposure during recovery
How to Apply AquaCast Waterproof Short Leg Cast
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Apply AquaCast Padding — wrap the pillow-type waterproof padding smoothly from the toes up to just below the knee, overlapping each layer by 50%
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Apply Saw Stop Strip — position the protective strip along both cast removal lines (medial and lateral) for safe removal later
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Apply Fiberglass Cast Tape — wrap over the AquaCast padding to complete the waterproof short leg cast
Must be applied by a trained orthopedic technician, physician, or casting staff. Bring this kit to your clinical appointment.
AquaCast is a clinical casting product intended for application by trained medical professionals. OrthoTape is an authorized distributor of AquaCast (BSN Essity) products. FSA/HSA eligible when prescribed by a physician — check with your plan administrator. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
