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  • Biomaterials science
  • Medical device engineering

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  • Oscillating saws used for cast removal can cause thermal injuries.
  • Blade material, wear, and cast material influence blade temperature during removal.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of blade material (stainless-steel vs. coated) and blade wear on blade temperature during plaster and fiberglass cast removal.
  • To identify optimal blade characteristics for minimizing thermal risks.

Main Methods:

  • Plaster and fiberglass casts were removed using new or worn stainless-steel or coated blades.
  • Blade temperature was continuously measured using thermocouples.
  • Statistical analysis (Mann-Whitney U test) compared mean maximum temperatures between groups.

Main Results:

  • Worn stainless-steel blades generated higher temperatures on plaster casts than new blades (63.7°C vs. 51.4°C).
  • Stainless-steel blades produced significantly higher temperatures on fiberglass casts compared to plaster casts (95.9°C vs. 51.4°C).
  • Coated blades generally resulted in lower temperatures, particularly on fiberglass casts compared to stainless-steel blades (76.6°C vs. 95.9°C).

Conclusions:

  • Coated blades demonstrate superior performance by maintaining lower temperatures across most tested combinations.
  • Limited use of stainless-steel blades is recommended to mitigate burn risks.
  • Careful selection of blade material and monitoring blade condition are essential for safe cast removal.