ComfySplints Spring Loaded Goniometer Elbow Orthosis

Features

• Comfy Spring Loaded Goniometer Elbow Orthosis is lightweight and durable
• Easily adjustable and readjustable to individual patient without the use of heat or tools
• Straps are closed with velcro but no velcro touches the patients skin
• The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self injury
• Straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
• Comes with one or two covers that can be laundered
• Therapeutic Uses:
  - Graduated extension of the elbow
  - Treatment of non-fixed contractures of the elbow
  - Helps restrict arthritic chages and deformity related to neuromascular impairment
  - Positions flaccid elbow in functional position
  - Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and reventing skin maceration

More Information

• A non-fixed contracture is any contracted joint that can be flexed or extended. Elbow joints contractures are classified as:
  - 5 to 30 degrees = mild contracture
  - 30 to 90 degrees = moderate contracture
  - 90 degress plus = severe contracture
• Contra-Indications:
  - Patient has circulator problems
  - Pressuee areas or skin irritations appear
  - Patient has persistent pain in area treated
  - Patient has increased edema, redness or blisters
  - Patient has fixed flexion contractures
• Cover is made of durable terrycloth that absorbs moisture and prevents skin maceration
• The cover is lined with soft foam and covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touches the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on patients body
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