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BUCKLED ANKLE STIRRUP BRACE
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If you have any doubts regarding the
applications and use of this medical
device, do not hesitate to ask your
doctor and / or fitter, pharmacist,
orthotist, or orthopaedic consultant for
advice.
INDICATIONS
Situations requiring inversion/eversion
restriction. These may include:
• Acute mild to severe ankle sprains.
• Chronic ankle instability.
• Post-cast and post walker support.
• Ankle injury rehabilitation and/or post-
surgical use.
PERFORMANCE
The device provides inversion and
eversion restriction to the ankle.
The device improves proprioception.
CONTRAINDICATION
None known.
WARNINGS • PRECAUTIONS OF USE
It's forbidden to drive a vehicle whilst
wearing the brace.
It is advisable to wear the product with
a sock.
When adjusting the straps pay
attention to have the tightness firm but
comfortable.
Use footwear when walking (outdoors
or during sportive activities).
Avoid walking with the splint without
footwear on slippery surfaces, particularly
if the surface is wet (bathroom).
The brace should not be used in cases
where the injury requires relative or
absolute immobilization or surgical
procedure.
MEASUREMENT AND SIZE CHART
Size of the orthosis to choose according to the shoe size (UK, single size).
Do not wear for extended periods
without medical follow-up.
The orthosis must not be used in direct
contact with a damaged skin.
The orthosis is a single patient use device.
Do not use for multiple patients.
If any problems occur with the use of the
orthosis, e.g. pain or appearance of local
signs, remove the orthosis and contact
your healthcare professional.
The user and/or patient must report any
serious incident that has occurred in
relation to the device to the manufacturer
and the competent authority of the
Member State in which the user and/or
patient is established.
FEATURES OF THE DEVICE
Rigid shells.
Tightening by sliding buckles.
Resilient foam.
SET UP AND OPERATION
The first application must be carried out
by a qualified healthcare professional to
understand the correct fitting and how to
put the device on properly. Subsequently,
the product should be put on the patient
in the same way by the user or a family
member or a friend.
1) Adjust the width at the ankle so that
the side supports are correctly fitted on
each side of the foot.
2) Always wear a sock under the orthosis.
Fit the protective shells over the malleoli
on each side of the foot. The buckle must
be placed on the outside of the leg.
3) Firmly apply the lower strap to have
the tightness firm but comfortable.
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