Illustrated Installation Instructions for the Hand Flexor Tendon Fixation Brace

I. Preparation Work
Check the Accessories: Check whether the power brace, splint, fixing bracket, screws, elastic cord, Velcro, sponge lining, etc. are complete and undamaged.
Select the Brace: Select the corresponding specification of the brace according to the patient's hand injury condition (single finger/multiple fingers) and body shape.

II. Splint Molding
Heating and Softening: Put on heat-insulating gloves, place the splint in hot water at 65 - 70°C, soak it for 2 - 3 minutes until it softens, then take it out and drain the water.
Fitting and Fixing: With the patient's palm facing up, place the splint on the palmar side of the wrist, align it with the palmar crease, adjust the position of the thumb, and let it stand for 3 - 5 minutes after molding until it hardens.

III. Bracket Installation

Threading: Thread the elastic cord through the hole of the bracket, fix one end to the middle phalanx of the finger with Velcro, and hang the other end on the screw.
Fix the Bracket: Fix the bracket with screws. If a single finger is injured, choose the single-hole fixation method; if two or more fingers are injured, choose the four-hole fixation method.

About 4&5,The elastic cord of the right thumb should be fixed on the left side of the splint for installation, and the elastic cord of the left thumb should be fixed on the right side of the splint for installation.

Skin Protection:Stick the sponge lining on the parts where there are screws and other parts that may press on the skin to prevent skin damage.Stick the two pieces of Velcro in the package at the positions shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4, and cut off the excess Velcro with scissors.

Adjustment: Adjust the tightness of the elastic cord according to the actual situation.

IV.Inspection and Use
Move the patient's fingers to confirm that the joint moves smoothly and the brace has no obstruction.

Check whether all components are firmly fixed, and it can be used after ensuring that the wearing is comfortable and there is no pressure feeling.