Can a cast saw cut you?

Can a cast saw cut you?

Cast saws are uniquely designed so that they will not cut you. In fact, you can place your hand directly on the blade for a short period of time. The difference between a regular saw and a cast saw is the blade is a reciprocating blade verses an oscillating blade.

How long does a cast stay on?

Plaster casts are made up of a bandage and a hard covering, usually plaster of paris. They allow broken bones in the arm or leg to heal by holding them in place, and usually need to stay on for between 4 and 12 weeks. Taking good care of your cast will help ensure a better recovery.

Can you cut the skin off a cast?

The idea is that since skin is ‘elastic’ in comparison with the rigid plaster of the cast the skin will essentially just wiggle back and forth when it comes in contact with the blade… That being said, the blade CAN still cut skin, but it’s very rare.

How does a cast cutter cut a cast?

A cast cutter works by way of vibration. The “blade” vibrates instead of spins. When it is pushed hard against a hard surface the resistance of the hard surface causes the blade to cut the surface (the cast). If the blade hits soft tissue the “give” of that soft tissue does not allow for enough resistance to have the blades cut.

How to remove a cast step by step?

Cast away: Step-by-step cast removal 1 Beginning to cut with a cast saw, starting on the outer side at the top. 2 Continuing to cut the cast down the back of the calf. 3 Moving the cast saw to cut along the outer edge of the foot. 4 Starting the second cut, on the inside of the leg at the top. 5 Getting some depth on the saw,…

What causes a saw blade to cut off a cast?

When it is pushed hard against a hard surface the resistance of the hard surface causes the blade to cut the surface (the cast). If the blade hits soft tissue the “give” of that soft tissue does not allow for enough resistance to have the blades cut.