Advantage and disadvantages of immobilization Advantage You avoid the risks, discomforts and inconveniences of surgery. Disadvantages It can be limiting not to be able to bend your wrist; You need to shower with a bag over the cast; When you come out of your cast, your wrist will be stiff for a while; The fracture might heal with more than a slight bend or shortering. This sometimes affects how the wrist feels and moves. Some people request surgery for this later. Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next