Exos Short Arm Fracture Brace – Open Thumb

Exos Short Arm Fracture Brace — Open Thumb

The Exos short arm fracture brace open thumb design allows for enhanced ease of fit and patient comfort while the lycra top cover allows for faster heating and cooling to speed the application process. The ability to heat form and custom fit ensures proper uniform support and comfortable fit. Provides support and protection for major injuries to the wrist. Used primarily for fractures to the distal radius or distal ulna, and can be employed for acute injuries as well as post-operatively. Not made with natural rubber latex.

The ability to thermoform and custom fit the Brace to the patient’s extremity ensures a comfortable fit.

A contact closure release tab has been added to allow brace to open more fully for easier application.

Ulnar styloid relief holes help reduce pressure on bony prominence.

BOA Closure System allows for quick adjustment in circumferential compression and can be locked with BOA Locking Ring.

HEATING & APPLICATION

Open and unfold brace.

Proper heating temperature is 200°F (93°C).

Heat brace in ExosTM recommended oven approximately 5 minutes or until brace is pliable.

Brace should not be too hot to handle comfortably.

Ensure that skin is completely dry before application.

Fit brace on patient.

Remove slack in lace by tightening Boa Knob.

Caution: Do not tighten brace fully until brace has returned to room

Temperature otherwise indentations in plastic may occur.

Mold brace into desired position. 

Accessory strap may be secured in the desired position. 

Once brace has hardened, the Boa® Knob may be tightened to desired tension.

* Warning: The brace should not be worn too tightly. This may produce excessive mechanical force or shear forces to the skin.