5.2 Removal
INFORMATION
Redness of the skin after removing the orthosis is not unusual, and should go away within 2
hours. If the redness does not go away, or if pressure points develop, contact your O&P profes
sional.
Prerequisite: The child is in a stable position with no interfering objects or items near the
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head.
1) Open the elastic band of the closure.
2) Carefully pull the orthosis apart at the closure.
3) Take the orthosis off the child's head.
TIP: Gently massage the child's head with your fingertips after removing the orthosis in order
to promote self-perception.
4) Remove the padding from the orthosis and clean it (see page 15). Insert the replacement pad
ding into the orthosis.
5) Fasten the orthosis closure.
5.3 Changing the lining
The lining is attached to the orthosis with micro-hook. It has to fit inside the orthosis without
wrinkles and must be in contact with the orthosis over the entire surface area.
Removing the lining
1) Detach the folded lining in the neck area.
2) Starting at the closure, detach the lining all around the orthosis.
Inserting the lining
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1) Roll up the lining into a tight roll (see
fig. 5).