Care of Exos Brace
- If the brace becomes soiled, it can be scrubbed with a towel moistened with warm soapy water. Wet braces must be dried to reduce odor and the possibility of rash. Air dry or dry using a hair dryer at low heat. Failure to properly wash and dry Exos braces can result in odor and possible rash.
- Do not stick objects under the Exos brace; this can cause infection to your skin. Also, please do not put talcum powder or corn starch inside the brace; these can cause skin irritation.
- To relieve itching under the Exos brace, point a hair dryer on a cool setting down into the brace.
- Elevate the injured extremity above the heart level by propping it up on pillows or some other support. Elevating will help prevent swelling.
- Exercise the extremity. Wiggle your fingers to reduce swelling.
- Apply an ice bag to the outside of the Exos brace. Icing the injury helps reduce swelling and pain.
- Do not remove the Exos brace unless instructed to do so by your healthcare provider.
- You feel a blister or sore developing inside the cast or develop skin problems at the brace edges.
- You experience persistent numbness or tingling.
- Your nail beds become blue or gray and do not return pink when elevated.
- You experience new or severe pain.
- Your Exos brace develops cracks or breaks.
- You notice the Exos brace becomes too loose as the swelling goes down- especially if it is rubbing. The best time to check this is at the end of the day when swelling is at its worst.