A Waterproof Cast for Your Broken Wrist — Shower, Work, and Heal
FlexiOH is the waterproof cast for broken wrists and distal radius fractures. Shower freely, return to work faster, and heal with confidence. Applied in under 3 minutes. 100% healing rate in published clinical study.
The Best Cast for a Broken Wrist — Waterproof, Breathable, and Clinically Proven
A broken wrist — most commonly a distal radius fracture — is the most frequently treated fracture in orthopedic practices. For decades, the only option was a traditional plaster or fiberglass cast that couldn’t get wet, caused itching, and required a terrifying cast saw for removal. FlexiOH changes all of that.
The FlexiOH waterproof cast for broken wrist is a light-cured polymer immobilization system that provides the same rigid immobilization as traditional fiberglass — but is 100% waterproof, breathable, radiolucent, and removable with a zipper. You can shower, bathe, swim, and wash dishes normally throughout your recovery. The open-lattice design allows 46% of your skin to breathe, eliminating the itching and skin breakdown that make traditional casts so uncomfortable.
- 100% waterproof — shower, bathe, and swim without any covering
- Proven in published clinical study — 100% healing rate in distal radius fractures
- Radiolucent — your doctor can take X-rays without removing the cast
- Zipper closure — no cast saw required at removal
- 46% exposed skin — breathable design eliminates itching
- Decreased pain medication requirements documented in clinical study
- Applied in under 3 minutes by your orthopedic provider
A prospective, multicentric, open-label clinical study published in the Journal of Medical Sciences and Health (2024) specifically evaluated the FlexiOH Short Arm Immobilizer in patients with distal radius fractures — the most common broken wrist fracture type. The study found a 100% healing rate on the third follow-up visit, confirmed by X-ray. Researchers also documented decreased pain medication requirements over the treatment course, confirmed the cast’s radiolucency, and verified ISO 10993-10 biocompatibility. This is the only waterproof casting system with published peer-reviewed evidence for distal radius fracture outcomes.
Source: Bali T, et al. “A Prospective, Multicentric, Open label and Post Marketing Clinical Follow up Study to Monitor the Safety and Performance of Light Cured Limb Orthosis — FlexiOH® (Short Arm Immobilizer) in Fractures Distal Radius.” JMSH. 2024;10(1):104–110.Wrist Fracture Types Treated with FlexiOH
FlexiOH configurations cover the full spectrum of wrist and hand fractures. Your orthopedic surgeon or urgent care provider will select the appropriate configuration based on your specific fracture pattern and location.
Distal Radius Fracture
The most common wrist fracture. Treated with the FlexiOH Short Arm Immobilizer — the configuration studied in the published clinical trial with 100% healing rate.
Colles’ Fracture
A distal radius fracture with dorsal displacement — the classic “dinner fork” deformity. Treated with the Short Arm Immobilizer in appropriate cases following reduction.
Scaphoid Fracture
Requires thumb spica immobilization to include the scaphoid in the immobilization zone. FlexiOH offers a dedicated Thumb Spica configuration for scaphoid fractures.
Smith’s Fracture
A distal radius fracture with volar displacement. Treated with the Short Arm Immobilizer following reduction, with appropriate positioning maintained by the light-cured polymer.
Barton’s Fracture
An intra-articular distal radius fracture. Treated with the Short Arm Immobilizer in stable, non-surgical cases. Surgical cases may use FlexiOH post-operatively.
Ulnar Styloid Fracture
Often accompanies distal radius fractures. Treated with the Short Arm Immobilizer, which provides immobilization of both the radius and ulnar styloid region.
FlexiOH vs. Traditional Fiberglass Cast for Broken Wrist
Why more orthopedic surgeons and urgent care providers are switching their broken wrist patients to FlexiOH.
| Feature | FlexiOH Waterproof Cast | Traditional Fiberglass |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | ✓ 100% Waterproof | ✗ Cannot get wet |
| Skin Breathability | ✓ 46% exposed skin | ✗ Fully enclosed |
| Removal Method | ✓ Zipper — no saw | ✗ Cast saw required |
| X-ray Compatible | ✓ Radiolucent | ✗ Must be removed |
| Application Time | ✓ Under 3 minutes | 8–12 minutes |
| Clinical Evidence | ✓ 100% healing rate (JMSH 2024) | Standard of care |
Why Patients and Surgeons Choose OrthoHeal
OrthoHeal is the authorized national dealer for FlexiOH waterproof cast systems in the United States. We supply directly to orthopedic practices, urgent care centers, and hospital systems nationwide, and help patients find authorized providers in their area.
Peer-Reviewed Clinical Evidence
The only waterproof casting system with a published, peer-reviewed clinical study specifically for distal radius fractures. 100% healing rate. Documented in the Journal of Medical Sciences and Health, 2024.
FDA Registered Medical Device
FlexiOH is an FDA-registered medical device manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management standards. The inner foam lining is independently certified to ISO 10993-10 for biocompatibility.
Authorized National Dealer
Every FlexiOH unit we supply is sourced directly from the manufacturer. You receive authentic product with full clinical documentation, IFU materials, and manufacturer warranty.
Provider Finder Service
Not sure where to get a FlexiOH waterproof cast for your broken wrist? Call us at (937) 776-7801 or use the form below and we will connect you with an authorized provider near you.
Real Patients — Broken Wrist, Waterproof Cast
“I broke my wrist in a mountain biking accident and was dreading 6 weeks of not being able to shower properly. My surgeon fitted me with the FlexiOH waterproof cast and I was back to normal showers the same day. I even went kayaking two weeks later. Unbelievable product.”
“I’m a chef and breaking my wrist was a nightmare scenario. My orthopedist recommended FlexiOH because I could wash my hands and work in the kitchen. I was back at work within a week. The waterproof cast literally saved my job during my recovery.”
“The removal was what surprised me most. No cast saw — just a zipper. I had been dreading that part for weeks. My orthopedic surgeon just unzipped it in about 10 seconds. The whole experience was so much better than my previous fracture with a traditional cast.”
Broken Wrist Cast FAQ — Everything You Need to Know
Find a Waterproof Cast Provider for Your Broken Wrist
Contact OrthoHeal to find an authorized FlexiOH provider near you, or to ask questions about waterproof casts for wrist fractures. We respond within one business day.