Streifeneder ortho.production ClearSil.compression 70L1 Serie Instrucciones De Uso página 15

6 Mode of action
Due to the compressing effect, the compression liner helps to reduce postoperative wound
oedemas and at the same time benefits the healing process of the amputation. Furthermore, by
correct use (please see „application", point 8) of the compression liner, the leg stump is being
optimally prepared for the following prosthetic care.
6.1 Indication
• Wound oedemas after amputation of the lower extremity
• Postoperative wound oedemas after stump revisions and -corrections
• Shaping of the stump as preparation for the prosthetic care
• Conditioning as preparation for the following prosthetic care
6.2 Contraindication
• Must not be worn in direct contact with injured, irritated or damaged skin (please see
„application" point 8")
• Material intolerance / allergies
• Severe circulatory disorders
7 Characteristics
• Simple and safe compression therapy for wound treatment
• Equal compression to the leg stump
• Effective stabilisation of the stump volume
• Improved form of the leg stump
• Conditioning to the wearing sensation and the use of silicone liners
• Earlier mobilisation of the user
8 Application
Adaptation of the compression liner:
Use with a compression liner must always be approved by a medical doctor; if the healing
progress of the surgery wound allows the compression therapy.
Good starting conditions are provided by a firm wound dressing over the surgery wound,
before the compression therapy with the compression liner is applied.
As the biggest changes to the residual limb occur in the early stage after amputation, an early
compression therapy is most beneficial. Therefore, the application of compression liners will
gain maximum effect during the first weeks and effectively prevent later volume changes.
The therapy is divided into 3 steps:
• 1st day of therapy: Two applications of the compression liner for a period of 1 hour each
• 2. – 4. day of therapy: Two applications of the compression liner for a period of 2 – 3 hours
each
• From the 5th day of therapy: Two applications for a period of 4 hours each (see compression chart)
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