Short Arm Immobilizer
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FlexiOH®

FlexiOH® Short Arm Immobilizer

Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization of wrist joint and closed fractures at radius-ulna.

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Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization of wrist joint and closed fractures at radius-ulna.

INTENDED USE

  • Non-displaced /Stable /minimally displaced /Buckle fracture of distal radius fracture
  • Carpal bone fracture other than Scaphoid /Trapezium
  • As a removable splint during rehabilitation
FlexiOH® short arm immobilizers are designed for distal radius/non-displaced/stable fractures or carpal bone fractures other than scaphoid fractures. This breathable, washable and light weight (~300 gm) immobilizer provides better comfort to the patients compared to conventional casts. For application of FlexiOH® short arm immobilizer, healthcare professional first need to apply it on the patient’s hand with the zip and then cure it with the Rizycure® light device (recommended) or direct sunlight for around 3-10 minutes depending on the size of immobilizer. Once it is rigid,cut the puller of the zip with pliers so that patient can not remove the immobilizer by themselves.
 
FlexiOH® provide ~46 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.

Application Process

FlexiOH® Short Arm Immobilizer Immobilizer application process is as follows

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Step – 1 : Measure the Mid-Palm Circumference

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Step – 2 : Measure the Forearm Length and choose the appropriate size from size chart

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Step – 3 : Apply cushioning to thumb to give extra comfort to pressure points

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Step – 4 : Inspect the product (In case any damaged, get it replaced )

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Step – 5 : Place immobilizer over the fractured hand anchoring thumb

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Step – 6 : Lock the zip by placing insertion pin into retainer box

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Step – 7 : Pull the puller of the zip until the end

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Step – 8 : Keep zip in straight line before curing

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Step – 9 : As it adapts to the shape of the hand, start reduction process

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Step – 10 : Take a RizyCure® Curing Light Device

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Step – 11 : Start curing around the thumb to give initial support to the broken bone

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Step – 12 : Expose 3-5 minutes thoroughly and check every corner until it’s hardened

Easy Removal Process

FlexiOH® Short Arm Immobilizer Immobilizer Easy Removeal Process is as follows

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Removal Step – 1 : Cut the fabric of the zip along one of the side using blunt scissors

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Removal Step – 2 : Use double action pliers to break the rib of the immobilizer in a straight line on the opposite side of zip line

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Removal Step – 3 : To remove immobilizer, apply gentle force and pull out from the immobilizer