Wearing Advice How to Contact Us This orthosis is for your use only. Call the Referral Management Your Orthotist or Health Care Centre on: 0141 347 8909 Professional will advise you how Or email: often to wear your orthosis and for [email protected] how long. This number should be used for all Advice about your Step 1 Wear for enquiries from the following clinics: ½ hr Gartnavel General Hospital Orthosis Step 2 1hr Royal Infirmary (Brace or Splint) Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Step 3 3 hrs New Use during the day New Victoria Hospital Use only at night Royal Alexandra Hospital Use 24 hours a day Inverclyde Royal Hospital Use as needed Renfrew Health and Social Care Centre Further Information For further information please to go to Department of Orthotics https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your- Tel No: 0141 347 8909 health/health-services/orthotics/

Review Date: March 2022 • 203956B v2.1 Please Note Care of your Orthosis What to do if you have This leaflet provides basic It is important that you take good a Problem information on the correct use and care of your orthosis, as this should • If you feel that your orthosis care of your orthosis. If you have maximise your comfort and help it is uncomfortable, any further questions or concerns, last longer. • If a fault develops (for example please contact us. Keep it clean. Wipe any plastic worn or broken straps), parts of your orthosis with a cloth Skin Care • If it feels loose and is not fitting dampened with mild soap and To minimise the risk of problems or functioning correctly. water and dry thoroughly. occurring you should carry out Do not attempt to carry out any the following daily: Please Note repairs or adjustments yourself. Inspect the part of your body, Do not dry by direct heat e.g. Contact us by calling which is in contact with the from a fire or radiator as this may 0141 347 8909 to book a return orthosis. If required, either use damage your orthosis. appointment. a mirror or ask someone to help you with this if necessary. Safety Checks Accessing the Service Again a. Make sure rivets and screws If you are experiencing any If the treatment we gave was are tight discomfort or if you skin is inflamed helpful for your condition and you (hot and red) or broken where b. Check straps are secure and free would like to see us again for it touches the orthosis then please from cuts and undue wear further treatment in the future, then contact us immediately. c. Check knee joints and locks please either request this by calling function smoothly Keep your skin clean and dry the referral management centre on: it thoroughly before putting d. Lubricate joints lightly using 0141 347 8909 on your orthosis. WD40 or a Teflon based spray. or ask a Healthcare Professional to Wear a thin garment e.g. cotton Review refer you back to the Orthotic vest, or long sock between your If a review appointment has been service. skin and the orthosis to help absorb booked for you after the supply any sweat and to reduce the risk of your orthosis, it is essential that of chafing (rubbing). you attend this. Thereafter we will discharge you from the service.