FlexiOH^® short arm immobilizers are designed for distal radius/non-displaced/stable fractures or carpal bone fractures other than scaphoid fractures. This breathable, washable and light weight (~300 gm) immobilizer provides better comfort to the patients compared to conventional casts. For application of FlexiOH^® short arm immobilizer, healthcare professional first need to apply it on the patient’s hand with the zip and then cure it with the Rizycure^® light device (recommended) or direct sunlight for around 3-10 minutes depending on the size of immobilizer. Once it is rigid,cut the puller of the zip with pliers so that patient can not remove the immobilizer by themselves.

FlexiOH^® short arm immobilizer comes in 5 different sizes : XS, S, M L and XL. All of the immobilizers vary in terms of palm circumference, wrist circumference, and arm circumference. For the best fit of FlexiOH^® short arm immobilizer, taking the measurement of patient’s hand is necessary before application.

MEASUREMENT GUIDE

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^® Short arm immobilizer application process is as follows:

Step – 1 : Choose the appropriate size from given chart

Step – 2 : Apply cushioning to thumb to give extra comfort to pressure points

Step – 3 : Place immobilizer over the fractured hand anchoring thumb

Step – 4 : Lock the zip by placing insertion pin into retainer box

Step – 5 : Pull the puller of the zip until the end

Step – 6 : As it adapts to the shape of the hand, start reduction process

Step – 8 : Start curing around the thumb to give initial support to the broken bone

Step – 9 : Expose 3-10 minutes thoroughly and check every corner until it’s hardened

FlexiOH^® provide ~46 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.

EASY REMOVAL PROCESS

Here are some videos of demonstration about FlexiOH^® technology, review of doctor and patient as well.