Can you get Exos wet?
The Exos line of products are designed to allow a patient to get their wrist and hand wet while still provide the security of a fiberglass cast for a possible fracture.
Can you remold Exos brace?
❹ A hair dryer may be used to heat small areas and edges to adjust fit. Remove from patient to do so. Note Brace may be reheated and remolded as needed. Exos Braces are radiolucent and can be left on for X-ray imaging.
How do you remove Exos from Boa braces?
Push down on the Boa knob to lock into place. Adjust the Velcro thumb strap. To open the brace lift up on the boa reel and pull both cables at once then slide off.
Can you wash an Exos brace?
You are here If the brace becomes soiled, it can be scrubbed with a towel moistened with warm soapy water. Wet braces must be dried to reduce odor and the possibility of rash. Air dry or dry using a hair dryer at low heat. Failure to properly wash and dry Exos braces can result in odor and possible rash.
Can you swim in an Exos brace?
Since Exos is waterproof, you can easily shower or swim if you want to. Also, If the brace gets dirty, it is easily cleaned with soap and water.
Can I wash my Exos cast?
If the brace becomes soiled, it can be scrubbed with a towel moistened with warm soapy water. Wet braces must be dried to reduce odor and the possibility of rash. Air dry or dry using a hair dryer at low heat. Failure to properly wash and dry Exos braces can result in odor and possible rash.
Can you shower with an Exos cast?
For starters, this brace can easily be removed by the patient and or adjusted by your doctor. Since Exos is waterproof, you can easily shower or swim if you want to. Also, If the brace gets dirty, it is easily cleaned with soap and water.
How do you heat an Exos brace at home?
HEATING AND APPLICATION (Figure 4) ► Proper heating temperature is 200°F (93°C). ► Heat brace in Exos™ oven approximately 3-4 minutes or until brace is pliable. Brace should not be too hot to handle comfortably. ► Ensure that skin is completely dry before application.
What can Exos wrist braces be used for?
Exos Wrist Brace. Can be used for lunate, pisiform, or triquietral fractures, scapho-lunate dislocations, triangular fibro-cartilage complex tears, and radio-carpal ligament injuries. The brace also helps with displaced or stable distal radius or distal styloid fractures. It provides circumferential compression to the wrist.
What happens if you don’t wash your Exos brace?
Failure to properly wash and dry Exos braces can result in odor and possible rash. Do not stick objects under the Exos brace; this can cause infection to your skin.
When to use a wrist brace with BoA?
Wrist Brace with BOA. Exos®. Intended for carpal bone injuries such as lunate, pisiform, or triquietral fractures, scapho-lunate dislocations, triangular fibro-cartilage complex (TFCC) tears, radio-carpal ligament injuries, or minimally displaced or stable distal radius or distal styloid fractures. May be used to support stable wrist fractures.
Are there any Amazon wrist braces for women?
Available with an Amazon Business account and healthcare license. . ABYON Wrist Compression Glove Wrist Support Sleeves (Pair) for Carpal Tunnel and Wrist Pain Relief Treatment, Everyday Use Wrist Brace for Women and Men – made from Breathable and Sweat-Absorbing Elastic Blend . . . .