Plaster Cast Instruments

13" (33.0 cm) Gigli Saw Guide is an instrument specifically designed for use alongside a Gigli saw which is preferred in amputation procedures. The Gigli saw is flexible and thus needs a guide to keep it aligned to the area where the incision and cutting is taking place. This instrument is ideally used in amputation procedures in which a smooth and consistent cutting motion is required. Additionally this guide is 13" long.

metal handle, 7-1/8" (18.0 cm) Esmarch Plaster Knife is ideally suited for cutting through plaster. This is specifically needed in cast removal. In order to ensure a bone will effectively heal there is an optimal angle at which it needs to set and a cast can be used to achieve this orientation temporarily during the healing process. At the end of this it is necessary to remove the plaster cast and this can e accomplished with the use of a variety of tools including this plaster knife which features a strong and study metal handle.

3 prong, serrated jaws, w/ spring action for one-hand operation, 9" (23.0 cm) Walton Cast Spreader is an instrument designed to aid in the removal of casts. This spreader can be used to split apart the edges of the cast after it is cut with the saw. A variety of orthopedic style procedures require the use of a cast to hold the bones in the proper orientation to facilitate healing in the appropriate orientation. Cast spreaders are an effective instrument that maintains an appropriate separation in the edges of the cast to facilitate removal without causing injury to the patient. This instrument features three prongs and serrated jaws with spring action for one-handed operation.