This study was performed to explore relationships between depression and diacomfort. of patients with cast or traction. 112 parients were selected from several hospitals in Jeon-buk province. Data were collected from Feb. 26th. to March, 2nd. of 1996 using survey interview designed by the investigator. Data analysis included percentage, mean, and standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Results were as follows : 1. The depression score and the discomfort score were positively correlated(r=.3654, P=.0001). 2. The result shows that the score of ADLs(activites of daily living) and the score of discomfort were negatively correlated and they were statistically significant(activity r=-.1980, p=.0363 ; eating r=-3483, p=0002 ; bathroom r=-.4207, p=.0001 ; wearing r=-.4602 p=.0001 ; bathing r=-.3489, p=.0002).