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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 Immobilizer

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
FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer

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 Thumb Spica Immobilizer application process is as follows:

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 01

Step – 1 : Measure the Wrist Circumference and choose size from size chart

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 02

Step – 2 : Open and inspect the product (In case any damaged, get it replaced )

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 03

Step – 3 : Put thumb spica immobilizer over the hand

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 04

Step – 4 : Tighten the first loop around the palm and then around the wrist

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 05

Step – 5 : Fix the first snap button over the palm area

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 06

Step – 6 : Fix the other snap button around the thumb

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 07

Step – 7 : Take a RizyCure curing light device to start curing process

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 08

Step – 8 : Start curing around the thumb and then expose remaining area about 3-5 minutes until harden

FlexiOH Thumb Spica Immobilizer Application Step 09

Step – 9 : Re-tighten all the loops once the Thumb Spica immobilizer is rigid

FlexiOH provide ~30 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.