2006-12-18 15:24:08 · 13 answers · asked by thefirm787 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
with a hacksaw and a prayer!
2006-12-18 15:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by ladyw900ldriver 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It is dirty, smelly and dusty if you do it at home. you should not be charged to have it removed as it should count as just a return visit. Also you want to make sure it is ready to come off. I had a plaster cast and they removed it and put on a nice fiberglass cast and after that an air cast boot. so I would have the doctors office do it.
2006-12-18 15:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-16 23:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First point is that you really really ought to leave cast removal to your doctor. That said, I usually get mine off with tin snips. They have the brawn to do the job, but not the brutal sharp points to perforate me accidentally like scissors did one time or a big kitchen knife did on another occasion. You have to believe me it is embarrassing to explain at the ER that you need stitches because you accidentally stabbed yourself while removing a cast. Getting the cast wet and soggy before you start helps too.
2006-12-18 15:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar and water. It takes some time so be prepared to work on it for awhile. You have to let it soak and the smell is awful, but it will start breaking the cast down slowly.
2006-12-18 15:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by ironica7 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my dr. is charging me 400.00 every time he takes xrays of my arm. So yeah i am not going back and in a month i am going to cut this cast off myself! Then wrap it in a ace bandage and go back to work. So I can pay him for nothing!
2014-01-08 12:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by Connie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
soak it in 1 part vinegar to 2 parts warm water
2006-12-18 19:55:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to. If you cut into it you could end up cutting into your skin and causing an infection. Leave it to the doctors because the bone should get checked anyway to make sure it is totally set and healing.
2006-12-18 15:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Soak it in warm water
2006-12-18 15:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't ! If it was put on by a dr., have a dr. remove it!
2006-12-18 15:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by Rowdy Girl 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Tap it with a hammer and pry it off!
2006-12-18 15:31:00 · answer #11 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋