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Title
Cast-saw burns: evaluation of skin, cast, and blade temperatures generated during cast removal.
Authors
Shuler, Franklin D; Grisafi, Frank N
Abstract
The use of an oscillating saw for cast removal creates a potential for iatrogenic injury and patient discomfort. Burns and abrasions can occur from the heat created by frictional forces and direct blade contact. With use of a cadaver model system, skin temperature measurements were recorded during cast removal with an oscillating saw.
Publication
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2008, Vol 90, Issue 12, p2626