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After subsidence of swelling/removal of stitches: fitting of the brace (4 hrs)
Days 8-12
Full weight-bearing without crutches
Week 4
1st x-ray evaluation (lateral view of upper ankle, special/lateral view of calca
neus, upper ankle under full weight bearing/Hallgrimsson imaging)
Week 6
1st compression pad
Week 8
2nd X-ray evaluation
2nd compression pad
Week10
3rd compression pad
Week 11
Scan of the foot and construction of orthopedic shoes within 5-6 days
Week 12
Conclusion of medical treatment/test for fitness for work for worker's compen
sation cases
(The time indications are from the BG Unfallklinik (hospital for accident cases Duisburg), Ger
many and are calculated from the date of the injury)
4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of Warning Symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
4.2 General Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Reuse on other patients and insufficient cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema, or infections due to contamination with germs
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Use the product only for a single patient.
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Clean the product regularly.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers, or fire
Injuries (e.g. burns) caused by melting of the material
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Keep the product away from open flame, embers, and other sources of heat.
NOTICE
Contact with ointments, lotions, or other products that contain oils or acids
Insufficient stabilization due to loss of material functionality
Do not expose the product to ointments, lotions, or other products that contain oils or acids.
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NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
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Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
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Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or above +50 °C (122 °F)
(e.g. sauna, excessive sunlight, drying on a radiator).
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