Rolyan Dual Support Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis

Rolyan Dual Support Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis Features

• To mold for desired support, the insert can be put in warm water or a hot-air oven
• Includes an elastic encircling strap, which holds the thermoplastic insert in place against the back for enhanced protection and relief from pain
• To determine the size, measure the circumference of the hips at the iliac crest
• Latex free

More On Rolyan Dual Support Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis

Contraindications:

• Not for use when complete immobilization of lumbo-sacral area is required
• Not for use over open wounds and infected areas
• May not be for people with circulatory problems
   

Precautions:

• The inserts for these binders are to be fitted initially by a healthcare professional who is familiar with the purpose for which they are prescribed. The healthcare professional is responsible for providing wearing instructions and precautions to other healthcare practitioners, care providers involved in the patients care, and the patient
• If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or discomfort occurs, use should be discontinued and a healthcare professional consulted
• Be careful that the binder is not so tight that circulation is impaired
• After heating splinting material, always check its temperature before applying it to the patient
   

Care and Cleaning:

• Remove thermoplastic insert
• Fasten closures and hand wash fabric in warm water and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly. Do not wring. Wrap in towel to absorb excess moisture. Dry at room temperature. Be sure support is completely dry before reapplying it
• The insert will lose its shape in temperatures over 135°F (57°C). It should be kept away from sources of heat such as ovens, hot water, open flames, and sunny car windows
   

Instructions For Use:
Molding thermoplastic insert:

• Heat insert with padded side up for one to two minutes or until pliable as follows:
  1. Heat the Ezeform insert in a heat pan of water heated to 160° to 170°F
  2. Heat Polyform insert in a heat pan of water heated to 150° to 160°F
• Remove insert from water, place on flat surface, and pat dry
• With padding toward skin, mold insert to back. Insert can be trimmed and flared as needed
• Place insert in pocket of binder
  Applying binder:
• Center support binder across lower back to cover lumbar area
• Bring sides of binder around body and close over abdomen
• Center support binder across lower back to cover lumbar area
• Bring sides of binder around body and close over abdomen
• Thread one elastic strap on back of binder through the other and wrap straps around body
• Fasten front D-ring closure