Sustainable Casting Solutions
Woodcast®, UCAST®, and PROCAST® now available from Össur.
Three clinically validated brands joining Össur.
Woodcast®
Reusable casting and splinting materials, as strong as fiberglass, and made from biodegradable materials.
UCAST®
An all-in-one splinting kit consisting of a Woodcast® splint and a Soft-Secure padded wrap.
PROCAST®
A line of accessories designed to work specifically for Woodcast® and UCAST® materials.
Clinically Validated. Evidence-Based.
3
Published randomized controlled trials
73%
Max reduction in application time
2022
Red Dot Design Award recipient
2M+
Patients treated worldwide since 2010
Simple. Safe. Sustainable.
Get In Touch
FAQs
What is Woodcast used for?
Woodcast is used for casting, splinting, and bracing.
Who can use Woodcast?
Our most common users are emergency departments, orthopaedic departments, wards, hand therapists, podiatrists and veterinary clinics.
How does Woodcast affect my results?
Several RCTs have shown Woodcast to have similar treatment outcomes as traditional casting materials. The positive effects of Woodcast are improved patient and staff satisfaction, faster throughput times and reduced operating costs.
What are the alternatives?
Main alternatives for Woodcast are Plaster-of-Paris, synthetic and polyester casts, fiberglass casts and thermoplastics. Out of these, Woodcast is the only material that doesn't have any health hazards associated with it.
How is Woodcast different from alternatives?
Woodcast can provide the same clinical benefits with faster application time and lower toxin and allergen exposure. It's remoldable and X-ray transparent.
What does the product contain?
Woodcast is made of clean wood and a biodegradeable polymer. It does not contain toxins, allergens, isocyanates, phthalates, latex or dusts.
How can I purchase Woodcast?
We have a global distributor network, please contact us for details.
What does it cost?
The material cost of Woodcast is roughly the same as synthetic materials. However, materials are only a tiny fraction of casting-related costs, and with the time savings, our customers actually end up saving money.
What is required of me to use Woodcast?
You will need some space for a heating device, and introductory training provided by us.