Frequently Asked Questions
FlexiOH is the first of its kind- an orthopedic immobilizer that has the rigidity to hold the fractured part as well as ensuring proper skin ventilation. FlexiOH comes as an easy to fix wearable material on the injured part. After wearing, light treatment completes the curing process and makes the FlexiOH rigid. This process is quick and hardly takes 3-10 minutes, depending on the size of FlexiOH immobilizer. After a course of therapy, FlexiOH can be removed without the use of any other external cast cutter or spreader.
For Patient:
Freedom to wash cast
Better skin comfort
Lighter cast
For Docs:
Easy application and removal
No chances of cast-saw injury
Easy monitoring of swelling in fractured part
FlexiOH is a bone immobilization device and its facilitates the bone healing process. However, the duration of bone immobilization therapy would be same as of conventional cast i.e fiberglass or PoP cast. Duration for bone healing may vary from person to person and based on different factors i.e severity of fracture, age of patient, etc.
All the variants of FlexiOH are available in multiple sizes. As FlexiOH is elastic, it adapts shape and size of hand/leg by stretching. Before application of FlexiOH, healthcare professional will choose appropriate size and ensure its fitting.
Washable foam is provided inner side of FlexiOH and a simple wash with water while bathing is sufficient enough to wash the cast.
It depends on the tightness of the cast. Usual patches may be seen on the skin due to tanning effect and that will be disappeared after couple of days.
FlexiOH can be used for bone immobilization therapy ranging from short term to long term immobilization. It is used in sprain and can be recommended as per guidance of healthcare professional.
FlexiOH materials has been tested for Skin safety as per regulatory guidelines (ISO:10993).
It is recommended to align the bone before curing process with RizyCure light device. Once it gets rigid, it can’t be changed or adjusted with the shape.
It is recommended that first let the injured area get heal and then apply the cast.
In case of mild to moderate swelling, Swelling can be adjusted by Foam layer. In case of edema after application of FlexiOH , it is advised to immediately contact doctor and take remedial measures. In case of acute swelling, we advise to apply temporary splint followed by FlexiOH when swelling reduced.
Since each cast is custom fit to patient’s hand, it cannot be reused once it’s hardened.
The material holding the FlexiOH immobilizer is stretchable and is made up of silicon rubber . during quality check at time of manufacturing, we make sure that all FlexiOH are leak free. Although if any inside material is leaking from FlexiOH, we strongly advise not to use immobilizer.
Rizycure is the handheld light system which is high intensity portable blue light, developed by OrthoHeal. Rizycure is visible blue light device, specially designed to cure FlexiOH – an innovative orthopedic immobilizer. It is very easy to use and has been made for the doctors’ convenience.
One full charged, Rizycure Light System can cure 2-3 FlexiOH immobilizer in a row without recharging. Once it indicates half battery, you need to charge it again for ~60 minutes for uniform intensity.
It depends on the variants and the size of the FlexiOH immobilizer. Generally, RizyCure takes 3-10 minutes of uniform exposure.
You should cut the immobilizer for wound care purposes only. If the size is too big, you can adjust the cast like socks and then cure it. If it’s still too long, you can cut after it’s cured but it will leave sharp edges at the end which may create comfort to a patient.
After application HCP needs to cut the puller of zip with pliers.The self-locking mechanism of zipper will not allow kids to open by themselves.