FlexiOH - Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer
From Orthopedics Medical Devices
Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization of first meta-carpo-phalangeal, carpometacarpal and wrist joint.
Intended Use
- Non-angulated / Non-displaced / Extra-articular fractures of the base of the first metacarpal (Bennett’s fracture & Rolando fracture).
- Non-angulated / Non-displaced / Scaphoid fracture / Lunate fracture / Trapezial fracture.
- Arthritis of the wrist and thumb in both Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis.
- De Quervain tenosynovitis / Other ligamentous or soft tissue injuries to the thumb.
FlexiOH® Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer comes in 3 different sizes : S, M and L. All of the immobilizers vary in terms of wrist circumference, forearm circumference and palm circumference. For the best fit of FlexiOH® Long Thumb Spica immobilizer, taking the measurement of patient’s hand is necessary before application.
Size Chart (in cm)
* Above sizes fit better as per dimensions mentioned in the table.
* However FlexiOH® adapts to an oversize to a certain extend by stretchability.
* We advise healthcare professionals to choose the size as per patient’s comfort.
Application Process
FlexiOH® Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer application process is as follows:
- Step – 1 : Measure circumference of wrist, Palm and Forearm and choose size
- Step – 2 : Take the suitable size of immobilizer and start the application process
- Step – 3 : Put immobilizer over the hand as shown in the image
- Step – 4 : Fix the snap button over the palm area
- Step – 5 : Now, start the zipping process along the arm
- Step – 6 : Apply the back to back loop around the thumb gently
- Step – 7 : Take Fully charged RizyCure® light device
- Step – 8 : Start curing process around the thumb and palm area
- Step – 9 : Now cure the rest of the immobilizer for 3-5 minutes until gets rigid
- Step – 10 : Remove the back to back loop and expose uncured part around thumb
- Step – 11 : Now Re-apply back to back loop around the thumb
FlexiOH® provide ~30 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.
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