Dynasplint Type II Fitting Instructions Manual Download Page 1

CLINICIAN INSTRUCTIONS

Dynasplint® Wrist Extension System

Type II

INDICATION: 

Dynasplint® Wrist Extension Systems are used for 
the treatment of joint stiffness and limited range of 
motion due to:

Burns

CP

CVA

Dislocations

Fractures, e.g., Colles, distal radius, etc.

Head trauma

Hemophilia

MS

Rheumatoid arthritis

Spinal cord injuries

Tendon and ligament repairs

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Summary of Contents for Type II

Page 1: ...s e g Colles distal radius etc Head trauma Hemophilia MS Rheumatoid arthritis Spinal cord injuries Tendon and ligament repairs DYNASPLINT and Dynasplint Systems are registered trademarks of Dynasplint...

Page 2: ...To shorten or lengthen the struts first remove the 1 8 screw near cam Slide the smaller tube in or out of the larger tube to obtain correct length Replace and gently tighten the screws See Figure 2 ST...

Page 3: ...h to loosen sagittal screw See Figure 3 E Tighten screw firmly Figure 3 STEP 13 Take unit off and set the tension to the proper setting See Protocol STEP 14 Reapply unit and check the alignment with F...

Page 4: ...stiffness discomfort reduce tension by 0 5 increments or more if necessary on each strut until the patient can wear the unit four continuous hours per day Day 2 Day 4 When the patient can wear the un...

Page 5: ...will line up with a number on one of the scales See Figure 4 STEP 2 If the tension is not on 0 on both struts adjust the tension screws inside both struts so that the etched line on the spacers lines...

Page 6: ...bsolutely necessary do not decrease wearing time Some patients may have to resort to day time evening use and or multiple sessions i e two four hour daytime evening sessions Problem Numbness Solution...

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Page 8: ...ing in the U S A and internationally The product described in the enclosed literature is intended for the specific purpose as per the instructions attached Any use of this product outside of its inten...

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