Ossur Exoform Dorsal Night Splint

How to Use Dorsal Night Splint?

Application and Removal:

• Loosen the calf strapping within the slots on the shell and unfasten the heel strapping to provide enough room to pass the foot into and through the softgood.
• Slide the foot into the brace until the toes reach the end of the softgood as indicated by the toe strap. The toes should not extend past the toe strap.
• Secure the brace to the foot by first adjusting the foot strapping as necessary being careful to maintain a gentle and comfortable stretch of the foot . Do not over-tighten the foot strapping.
• Position the shell against the shin and apply the calf strapping to secure the brace in a comfortable manner.
• Fasten the heel strapping being sure to center the heel of the foot into the heel strapping opening as illustrated. Do not overtighten the heel strapping.

Use and Care:

• This product is used to treat Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Drop Foot, and Post Static Pain.
• Be careful to not over-tighten the strapping.
• For an optimal level of stretch to the foot, the toes should be positioned to the end of the toe strap within the softgood.
• The shell angle should be adjusted and modified only in special circumstances and only by a medical professional. Repeated modification of the shell angle will compromise the shell integrity.
• This product may be cleaned at any time using a mild detergent and cold water.
• Do not use bleach or strong detergents.
• Hand wash and air dry this product.
• Do not wash the product in a washing machine or in a dryer.

Caution and Warning:

• The patient should be instructed to inspect their foot, ankle, and the product before and after each use.
• This product is not intended for prolonged walking or weight ENGLISH 6 bearing. Any ambulation in the product should be kept to a minimum.
• Do not use this product if plantar flexion contracture is greater than 20 degrees.
• This product is not designed to treat uncontrollable, severe plantar flexion spasticity.
• Patients with diabetes and or neuropathy of lower extremities should not use this product.

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