ACC received 87,766 claims for fractures in the 2014/2015 year

The NZ Ministry of Health's statistics found that there were 700,000 patients admitted to NZ Emergency Departments (ED) during the 2014/2015 year.

During this same period of time, ACC received new claims of 87,766 for fractures (broken bones) or dislocations.

These numbers tell us that 12% of all ED visits end up with someone in a cast. A cast is necessary to keep a bone stable while allowing the body to do the natural work of healing. A proper fitting cast is the first line of treatment for all bone-related injuries. They are invaluable for your recovery, but also add an extra challenge to everyday tasks.

Activities that you took for granted, last summer, like going swimming or taking a shower after a sandy day at the beach have to be done more consciously when you have a cast.

Luckily, a simple solution is to choose a waterproof cast protector when you need to. This will prevent your cast from getting damp and ensures that your recovery is as quick and painless as possible.

You can check out our range of waterproof cast covers for broken bones and fractures by clicking here.

Further Support and Guidance

Please note that the above guide is advisory only and should not replace any medical support or guidance.  We recommend asking any questions you may have regarding your cast and injury during consultations.  Do always take care with your cast, and never over-exert yourself.

About Heather Gatland

Chief Cast Cover Checker at Cast Covers NZ

After finding that Waterproof Cast Covers made life with a leg cast so much easier for showering and swimming, Heather wanted to help others to also have an easier recovery. So after extensively researching and extensively testing Cast Cover brands worldwide, Heather founded Cast Covers NZ in 2015. With her 5 years of “hands-on” experience working with medical professionals, hospitals, extensive business experience and Chartered Accountant qualification, Heather knows all the ins and outs of the Cast Covers market. Heather’s goal of helping kiwis, like herself has come true. Heather still loves researching and sharing her findings on the Cast Covers blog as well as enjoys supporting customers in getting back to feeling happy and active during their recovery.