Talk:Orthopedic cast

Oh come now. We certainly can manage a better picture than this. Any wikipedians out there have a broken limb?--Crucible Guardian 9 July 2005 02:37 (UTC)

Connotation that plaster is better and withheld for selfish reasons.

The discussion of casting materials seems to imply that fiberglass materials are clearly inferior and used only because they're quicker to apply. That's both simplistic and fosters a hostile view of why the materials are chosen.

--149.142.243.104 18:38, 27 July 2006 (UTC)mherbst[reply]

Plaster cast removal

Need information about the tools used to cut off casts. What blades are used and how does the orthopedic doctor avoid cutting skin?

A small mains powered plaster saw is used, which has a specially designed blade that vibrates at low amplitude. In this way it will only cut stiff materials like the plaster, but not soft bandages or skin.

Agnellous 15:03, 21 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

How much does it weigh?

Any idea how much an arm cast might weigh? ````