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Bledsoe ROM Elbow brace. Presented by The Training Room, Inc. Indications:. Usually used in Post surgical applications of the elbow where controlled movement is necessary. IE: Bicep tendon rupture Often used in traumatic elbow dislocations after reduction.
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Bledsoe ROM Elbow brace Presented by The Training Room, Inc.
Indications: • Usually used in Post surgical applications of the elbow where controlled movement is necessary. IE: Bicep tendon rupture • Often used in traumatic elbow dislocations after reduction. • Severe or recalcitrant Epicondylitis.
Contraindications: • No real contraindications • Biggest contraindication would be for latex allergies- the straps contain latex
Bledsoe ROM Elbow in packageComes in small and large sizes which can be expanded and contracted to fit most elbows
Items found in the package:One braceone package of screw driver and screws as well as instruction manual and ROM stops
Adjust ROM stops on the dialCheck fit: should extend at least ½ of upper arm and to wrist distally
Adjust upper arm by opening adjustment tab and moving holes to appropriate location
Brace locked at 90 degrees with upper arm bands expanded as well as proximal arm band
Open the distal cuff as shown to allow wrist to fit comfortably but snuggly
Making sure the ROM dial is aligned with the elbow place distal wrist cuff on the patient and carefully place remaining cuffs on the affected arm
Once you are sure of the fit securely screw in the Phillips head screws in the four holes
Reapply the ROM brace and carefully shape the cuffs to the patients arm
Trim each strap to fit the patient and securely tighten with the velcro straps
Brace applied with the supplied arm sling. This simply wraps around the distal bar of the brace.
Special Thanks to : Sara Provost Model Madison Provost Asst. Photographer