Re: Cast Saws vs. Hook Blades - Reply Summary
Brett R. Saunders, CPO, FAAOP
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Re: Cast Saws vs. Hook Blades - Reply Summary
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Brett R. Saunders, CPO, FAAOP
Date:
4/2/2013
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Received more than 50 replies to this question.
Half the respondents now use Hook Blades to remove casts. Most credit the Cascade DAFO casting training for the change.
Almost half still use cast saws..and many that use the hook blades report they keep a cast saw nearby. For those that moved away from the cast saw, noise and that the devices were 'old technology' were the reasons given.
Some people, myself included, use battery operated multi tool devices with cast saw blades. They are quieter, portable, and do a good job with a high degree of safety.
One person mentioned a new tool from ST&G, that functions as a hook blade, but MUCH safer. Cascade distributes these, called the EZ Cutter, in 2 sizes, 4040-ST, standard, and 4040-SM, small. I have since ordered these and like them. They will be a normal part of my cast removal going forward. They work like a hook blade, but you would really have to work hard at hurting someone with them.
There were only 2 patient injuries and one practitioner injury reported. They all involving the use of hook blades.
There were a few people that reported using utility knives and box cutters to remove casts.
One person reported using a scalpel to remove casts.
Thank you to everyone that responded.
Brett
Brett R. Saunders, CPO, FAAOP
<Email Address Redacted>
761 County Road 466
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 259-9749 Phone
(352) 259-8209 Fax
Half the respondents now use Hook Blades to remove casts. Most credit the Cascade DAFO casting training for the change.
Almost half still use cast saws..and many that use the hook blades report they keep a cast saw nearby. For those that moved away from the cast saw, noise and that the devices were 'old technology' were the reasons given.
Some people, myself included, use battery operated multi tool devices with cast saw blades. They are quieter, portable, and do a good job with a high degree of safety.
One person mentioned a new tool from ST&G, that functions as a hook blade, but MUCH safer. Cascade distributes these, called the EZ Cutter, in 2 sizes, 4040-ST, standard, and 4040-SM, small. I have since ordered these and like them. They will be a normal part of my cast removal going forward. They work like a hook blade, but you would really have to work hard at hurting someone with them.
There were only 2 patient injuries and one practitioner injury reported. They all involving the use of hook blades.
There were a few people that reported using utility knives and box cutters to remove casts.
One person reported using a scalpel to remove casts.
Thank you to everyone that responded.
Brett
Brett R. Saunders, CPO, FAAOP
<Email Address Redacted>
761 County Road 466
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 259-9749 Phone
(352) 259-8209 Fax
Citation
Brett R. Saunders, CPO, FAAOP, “Re: Cast Saws vs. Hook Blades - Reply Summary,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/234958.
