Therapies - LUHFT wide
Patient Name:
Date device provided:
You have been provided with an orthotic device/splint. This is a device that you wear to provide support for your injury or long-term condition.
This information leaflet is to ensure the verbal advice you have been given is available in writing to remind you when you should wear the device/splint and who to contact if you have any concerns.
Your Splint/orthotic device:
You should wear the device: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
You DO/DO NOT need to wear your orthotic in bed
Care of your device/ orthotic: (delete as applicable)
Hand wash in lukewarm soapy water only
Wipe clean only
Avoid heat from direct sunlight or a radiator as may cause your splint to change shape
Precautions:
You should check your skin regularly while wearing an orthotic device/splint and contact the health professional detailed below if you notice any of the following:
- You have any red marks or skin colour changes.
- New pins and needles or numbness.
- Excessive swelling.
- Severe/increased pain.
- Soreness caused by the splint rubbing.
Further information regarding safe positioning or method for skin hygiene and checks:
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Please contact the staff or team detailed below if you have any concerns
Name: ………………………………………………………………………
Profession: ………………………………………………………………….
Contact details ………………………………………………………………
Feedback
Your feedback is important to us and helps us influence care in the future.
Following your discharge from hospital or attendance at your outpatient appointment you will receive a text asking if you would recommend our service to others. Please take the time to text back, you will not be charged for the text and can opt out at any point. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
Further Information
Tel number:
Text phone number: 18001 0151 …… plus the number written above
Author: Therapies Care Group (Aintree)
Review date: July 2029
PI 3251 V1