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Thumb Spica Immobilizer
Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization of thumb.
INTENDED USE
- Scaphoid fracture – seen or suspected
- De Quervain tenosynovitis / other ligamentous or soft tissue injuries to the thumb.
- Non-angulated, non-displaced, extra-articular fractures at the base of the first metacarpal
FlexiOH Thumb Spica immobilizers are designed for immobilization of thumb. It has an inbuilt soft hook and loop fastener which is very comfortable for skin contact. It is used to provide support for thumb injuries (ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain), gamekeeper’s thumb, De Quervain’s syndrome or fractures of the Scaphoid or first metacarpal. Doctors need to apply it on the patient’s hand and then cure it with the RizyCure curing light device (recommended) for around 3-5 minutes depending on the size of immobilizer, until it gets rigid.
FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer comes in 3 different sizes : S, M and L. All of the immobilizers vary in terms of palm circumference, wrist circumference, and thumb circumference. For the best fit of FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer, taking the measurement of patient’s hand is necessary before application.
MEASUREMENT GUIDE
SIZE CHART (in cm)
| Size vs Measurement (Thumb Spica Immobilizer) |
Wrist Circumference: |
| S | 14-16 |
| M | 16-18 |
| L | 18-20 |
* Above sizes fit better as per dimensions mentioned in the table.
* However FlexiOH adapts to an oversize to a certain extend by stretch-ability.
* We advise healthcare professionals to choose the size as per patient’s comfort.
FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer application process is as follows:
Step – 1 : Measure Wrist Circumference and choose size from size chart
Step – 2 : Open and inspect the product (In case any damaged, get it replaced )
Step – 3 : Put thumb spica immobilizer over the hand
Step – 4 : Now, start the zipping process along the arm
Step – 5 : Tighten the first loop around the palm and then around the wrist
Step – 6 : Fix the first snap button over the palm area
Step – 7 : Take a RizyCure curing light device to start curing process
Step – 8 : Start curing around the thumb and then expose remaining area about 3-5 minutes until harden
Step – 9 : Re-tighten all the loops once the Thumb Spica immobilizer is rigidFlexiOH provide ~30 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.
For trade inquiries and special pricing on bulk purchases, please email us at: sales@farmachem-enterprise.com
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