How to apply a MUENSTER CAST - Plus Cast Removal

We have created easy to follow professionally made videos to help any cast tech or medical professional applying casts or splints. This Muenster video shows our own proven technique. The video is just over 30 minutes, but trust us the application will not take you this long. Once you have applied a few using this technique you should be able to do them in 15-20 minutes. Most importantly are the results and patient feedback.
Using this technique you are guaranteed to get positive feedback and proper immobilization - allowing the elbow to keep ROM and eliminating supination and pronation.

[@tinaaabooo28]

AWESOME!!!! thank you!

[@joshakehurst]

I need this type of cast following a tfcc wrist repair. What's the level of difficulty when using an ergonomic keyboard in this type of cast? Can you rotate your arm over to the point where fingers and effectively access the keyboard?

[@mcsmedcastspecialists1285]

I hope your surgery is a success! The hardest part will be not having the ability to rotate your forearm (pronate and supinate). The cast should leave you with plenty of finger motion, but will restrict the wrist/forearm rotation.

[@joshakehurst]

@@mcsmedcastspecialists1285 Well that's what I was afraid of but thanks for the reply!

[@jaclynobrien7827]

That cast saw cuts through that cast like butter!! What saw are you using??

[@mcsmedcastspecialists1285]

Hi there! It’s made by Stryker. Thanks for watching!

[@shirhazhir9486]

This is not a Muenster cast. Muenster cast is to prevent the rotation of forearm. If the elbow extension goes over 60 degrees you can easily rotate you forearm!

[@mcsmedcastspecialists1285]

Thank you for the comment. If you reference (14:40) we talk about only cutting out the anterior portion, but ultimately the physician will decide how much elbow motion they want the patient to have.
I have found with the wings and a great mold, even giving them “almost” full rom in the elbow, it will still eliminate pronation and supination.