Spinal Trim Measuring Device
The ST Spinal Trim measuring device is designed to help orthotists accurately define the finish trim lines for a custom full-time spinal scoliosis orthosis.
The system is specifically created to take the variables and inconsistencies out of the equation, streamlining the fitting process for you and your patients.
Utilizing an elastic waist band to maintain the location of the waist line, the adjustable and static measuring tools allow for accurate and consistent recording of all finish trim height measurements.
The Spinal Technology® Spinal Trim Measuring Device System
The system is made up of three items:
1. An elastic waist belt.
2. A ruled adjustable measuring tool with vertical sliding reference line indicators for capturing waist to pubis, pubis to xyphoid and waist to trochanter trim measurements.
3. A second ruled static measuring tool for capturing the trochanter to waist, waist to axilla and waist to inferior angle trim measurements.
Instructions for Use
• Attach waist band, and tighten to clearly delineate the waist line.
• Do not loosen or remove waist band. This will be the waist reference for all heights.
Note: Waist Belt is positioned above the llliac Crest and below floating ribs 12 & 11.
Standing
Anterior Body Landmarks
Waist to Axilla Measurement and Waist to Inferior Angle - T8 Measurement
Patient can be standing when these measurements are taken.
Note: Keep in mind that superior heights will increase if orthosis is correcting scoliotic curve. This will elongate the spine.
Waist to Axilla Measurement
Use Static Measurement Device
Inferior Angle -T8 to Waist Measurement
Use Static Measurement Device
Sitting
Waist to Pubis Measurement & Xyphiod to Pubis Measurement
Distal Trim
Device sits directly on thighs and represents the anterior distal trim.
(1/2" reduction in length is built into the ruler)
Waist to Pubis Measurement
Waist to Pubis measurement is read at the mid-line of waist belt.
Pubis to Xyphiod Measurement
Waist to Trochanter Measurement
Waist to seat (Greater Trochanter) measurement to sitting surface.
(1/2" reduction in length is built into the ruler).
Use Static Measurement Device
Documentation
Spinal Trim Measurement Form
Transfer all measurements to this form and send it in along with the order form.
Contact our Customer Service Team at 800 253 7868. We'll be glad to help you with your order.
