Short Leg Immobilizer
Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for lower extremity fractures and soft tissue injury.
INTENDED USE
- Lower leg fractures around ankle
- Fractures of foot bone
- Severe ankle sprains and strains or fractures.
- Immobilize leg or foot muscles and tendons in place after surgery to allow healing.
FlexiOH Short leg immobilizers are designed as orthopedic casting technology for lower extremity fractures and soft tissue injury. It has an built-in zip system which makes the application process very easy and comfortable. With unique FlexiOH Technology, this short leg immobilizer gives better patient comfort along with breathability and washability. For application of FlexiOH short leg immobilizer, doctors need to apply it on the patient’s leg with the zip and then cure it with the RizyCure curing light device (recommended) for 8-10 mins depending on the size of immobilizer. Once it is rigid , it will take the shape of the patient’s leg for support during immobilization..
FlexiOH Short Leg Immobilizer comes in 6 different sizes : 2XS, XS, S, M, L and XL. All the casts vary in terms of calf circumference, above ankle circumference, head of meta-tarsal circumference and foot length. For the best fit of FlexiOH Short leg immobilizer, taking the measurement of the patient’s leg is necessary before application.
MEASUREMENT GUIDE
SIZE CHART (in cm)
| Size vs Measurement (Short Leg Immobilizer) |
Calf Circumference: | Head of Metatarsal Circumference: |
| 2XS | 18-22 | 11-13 |
| XS | 22-25 | 13-15 |
| S | 25-30 | 15-18 |
| M | 30-40.5 | 18-22 |
| L | 40.5-45 | 22-25.5 |
| XL | 45-49 | 25.5-28 |
* Above sizes fit better as per dimensions mentioned in the table.
* However FlexiOH adapts to an oversize at certain extend by stretch-ability.
* We advise healthcare professionals to choose the size as per patient’s comfort.
APPLICATION PROCESS
FlexiOH Short Leg Immobilizer application process is as follows:
Step – 1 : Measure the Calf circumference as shown in the measurement guide and…
Step – 2 : Now measure the Head of Metatarsal and choose the size from size chart
Step – 3 : Open the product and inspect the product (In case any damaged, get it replaced)
Step – 4 : Place the ankle in the center of diamond shape as shown in the image
Step – 5 : Close the zip over around the foot area
Step – 6 : Take the piece of foam cushion provided with the immobilizer
Step – 7 : Place the foam cushion under the zip which will provide cushion against zip
Step – 8 : Now, close the zip of foot area
Step – 9 : Now close other zip over the shin area to finish the zipping process
Step – 10 : Take a cable tie provided with the immobilizer to interlink and lock the 90 degree position
Step – 11 : Keep the cable tie 1 finger loose initially as shown in image
Step – 12 : Apply 2 cable ties on both side as shown in image
Step – 13 : Now take a RizyCure curing light device to start curing process
Step – 14 : Start the curing process around the foot area first
Step – 15 : Expose the foot and ankle area until the position is locked
Step – 16 : Now expose the rest of the immobilizer for 5-7 minutes until its harden
Step – 17 : Tighten the loose cable ties of both the side
Step – 18 : Cut the extra length of the cable ties after tighten
FlexiOH Short Leg Immobilizer provide ~45 % 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 cable ties with pliers and 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