Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer
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 Immobilizers are designed for immobilization of first meta-carpo-phalanges and carpometacarpal joint. It has an inbuilt soft cushioning padding which is very comfortable for skin contact. It is used to provide support at wrist and fractures of the base of the first metacarpal (Rolando fracture/ Bennett’s fracture). HCP 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 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.
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
FlexiOH Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer application process is as follows:
Step – 1 : Measure Wrist Circumference and choose size from size chart
Step – 2 : Open the product and inspect the product (In case any damaged, get it replaced)
Step – 3 : Place immobilizer over the hand as shown in the image
Step – 4 : Now, start the zipping process along the arm
Step – 5 : Fix the snap button over the palm area
Step – 6 : Take a RizyCure curing light device to start the curing process
Step – 7 : Start curing around the thumb and palm area
Step – 8 : Now cure the rest of the immobilizer for 3-5 minutes until gets rigid
Step – 9 : Now 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.
EASY REMOVAL PROCESS
Removal Step – 1 : Cut the fabric of the zip along one of the side using blunt scissors
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
Removal Step – 3 : To remove immobilizer, apply gentle force and pull out from the immobilizer