Walton Cast Spreader

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.