Cast Spreader, Orthopedic Cast Removal Instrument
An orthopedic cast spreader used to widen and separate a plaster or synthetic cast after it has been cut, allowing safe and easy removal from the patient.
The Cast Spreader is an essential orthopedic instrument used for widening and separating plaster or synthetic casts during cast removal procedures. After a cast has been cut using a cast saw, the spreader is inserted into the cut and gently opened to separate the cast material, allowing the two halves to be pulled apart and the limb underneath to be freed safely and comfortably.
This two step process, cutting followed by spreading, is the standard approach to cast removal because it avoids the risk of a saw blade coming into direct contact with the patient's skin as the cast comes away. Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel, the Cast Spreader is built for long-lasting performance and to withstand the sterilisation routines expected of a reusable orthopedic instrument.
It gives the clinician controlled leverage to open the cut cleanly, reducing the chance of the cast edges catching or scraping the skin during removal. The Cast Spreader suits orthopedic clinics, fracture clinics, emergency departments and any setting where plaster or synthetic casts are regularly applied and later removed.
