These are tougher than the more traditional plaster casts ... a logical choice that ends many frustrations of a broken arm or leg, but these casts aren't perfect. Waterproof cast materials ...

Plaster casts could become a thing of the past thanks to a new technique which locks broken bones together. The procedure, developed by orthopaedic surgeons, could also avoid scarring of the skin ...

While volunteering with the SRA, she developed arm cradles with help from ... Thanks to Anne's pioneering work at the SRA, plaster casts are still used to treat broken bones today.