Hip spica cast

The extent to which the hip spica covers the trunk depends greatly on the injury and the surgeon; the spica may extend only to the navel, allowing mobility of the spine and the possibility of walking with the aid of crutches, or may extend to the rib cage or even to the armpits in some rare cases.

[1][2] Spica casts are typically made using a soft padded lining, which tightly wrapped around the leg and hip joint.

[citation needed] Some spica casts also include a cross bar attached the legs near the knee or calf to add additional stability.

Spica casts have a large opening in the front and back to allow the wearer to use the toilet.

Many casts also include a Gore-Tex lining, which is similar to the texture of a thin raincoat.