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How can you shower with a broken/fractured arm?
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Bag, cast guards: Depending on the type of immobilization you have and the recommendations of your physician, a well sealed garbage bag or specially made cast guard (on-line or at medical supply store) can be used for casts and splints.
Answered 11/1/2012
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