SET OF INSTRUCTIONS
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Page 3: ...ng the 2 brace side 12 3 6 Installing the loop 13 3 7 Cutting off wire ends 15 3 8 Fix and seal connection area 16 4 Remove and re adjust the 3TO Brace 4 1 Remove the brace 17 4 2 Re adjust the brace...
Page 4: ...after you have attended the seminar and pay particular attention to the safety information for your own and your patients safety 1 2 Treatment objectives of the 3TO therapy The 3TO therapy helps to re...
Page 5: ...ormal brace it is 0 4 mm thick only the distance between the S bend and the omega is particularly small in this design Strong 3TO Brace Our strong 3TO Brace s shape is similar to our normal brace but...
Page 6: ...6 2 2 Instruments Side cutting 3TO Combination Fixation Hook nippers pliers pliers...
Page 7: ...res 3 1 Preparing the nail fold Reduce manipulation of the nail fold to a minimum before placing the brace in order to avoid unnecessary irritation of the wound please probe for a free spot to fasten...
Page 8: ...This area is normally located in the middle of the toe but may also be located more to the side if the nail is heavily warped or rolled in see Picture 1 drawing 1a Drawing 1a Picture 1 Bend the hook w...
Page 9: ...e holes will define the size of the hooks The further you move to the rear the bigger the borehole Important The bend of the hook must be in the pliers completely and may not look out on the other sid...
Page 10: ...nail file Picture 4 Picture 4 Picture 5 Cut off the first brace side within the S bend with the side cutting nippers Picture 5 Clamp the S loop in the needle holder Picture 6 and further adjust the be...
Page 11: ...downwards the tip of the hook shows to the front Picture 7 Picture 7 Turn the brace side by 90 turn and bring it down towards the nail Picture 8 Picture 8 You may need to clamp and fix the brace side...
Page 12: ...12 3 5 Placing the 2 brace side Use the same procedure like you did for the first one as described in chapters 3 3 3 5 Picture 9 and 10 Picture 9 Picture 10...
Page 13: ...ops together with your thumb and forefinger and turn together the loop clockwise with your other hand while doing so hold the loop a little downwards Picture 12 13 As soon as the patient feels some te...
Page 14: ...ger instead The loop is used for setting and fixing afterwards see Picture 12 While turning please make sure that the spiral created is located in the middle of the two sides of the brace right wrong...
Page 15: ...ds the brace Picture 14 Picture 14 S loops of the brace Hold the side cutting nippers in a flat position and cut off the wire ends in the s loop Picture 15 and 16 put the fingers on the wire ends for...
Page 16: ...re parts Picture 17 Picture 17 Harden the PediGel with the 3TO Micro Lamp for about 30 seconds Keep the distance between the lamp and the PediGel as short as possible Picture 18 A fluid and adhesive f...
Page 17: ...the brace the brace sides must remain intact That is why the brace should be cut in the middle of the loop For sealing removal use the side cutting nippers to separate the sealing from the nail plate...
Page 18: ...ciation for hygiene and microbiology i e Lysetol Med Always follow the instructions regarding concentration and application times on the package or in the patient information leaflets Please remove an...
Page 19: ...se of hypergranulation approx 3 to 5 days use a plastic cover in order to protect the foot against wetness while taking a shower Cut off the nails flat and slightly round them off at the edges do not...
Page 20: ...erity of the condition after 1 3 days in case of a severe condition after 3 6 days in case of mild condition Please provide the patient with any relevant information Provide information about the meth...
