Rolyan Polyform Moldable Splints
By: Rolyan
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Rolyan Polyform Modable Splints are made from thermoplastic material that can be shaped to meet the needs of a wide variety of patients and require only minimal handling to achieve superior results.
Rolyan Polyform Moldable Splints can (like the SAM Splint) be shaped to a variety of sizes to accommodate varying limb shapes and sizes. When heated, the splints become moldable and they stiffen while cooling.
The splints are also bondable if the heated surfaces are pinched together. For an even firmer (permanent bond) remove the splint coating with a sharp instrument or liquid remover.The choice between coated and uncoated bonding depends the ease of handling required and on whether a long term splint is needed.
Moldable Splint Perforation Options
These splints are available with 2 perforation options, offering alternative comfort levels for the patient:
- The solid perforation option gives maximum support and stabilization to provide the best healing results with no compromise for comfort;
- The 1% perforation option provides slight ventilation for greater patient comfort while still providing high levels of rigidity and stabilization for optimum healing.
Rolyan Moldable Splint – Thickness Options
These moldable splints are alsoย available at 2 levels of thickness. The 1/16″ thickness option allows for easier cutting when cold and is a good choice for treating children as well as finger and hand fractures. The 1/8″ thickness option is suitable for joint stabilization, contractures and fracture bracing. It should be consider when splinting larger joints and bones in both the upper and lower body.
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Q & A
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the molding and bonding process work?
The Rolyan Polyform moldable splint becomes pliable when heated, typically with a heat gun or in warm water, allowing it to be precisely shaped to the patient’s unique limb contours. As it cools, it stiffens into a rigid, custom-fitted support. A key feature is its bondability; when heated surfaces are pinched together, they fuse to create integrated struts or connections. For a permanent, even firmer bond, the outer coating can be removed before heating. This allows clinicians to decide between a temporary bond for adjustability or a permanent one for a long-term orthosis.
The choice between using the coated or uncoated surface for bonding depends on the clinical goal. Bonding with the coating intact offers ease of handling and allows for future modifications, which is ideal for evolving injuries. Removing the coating to create a bare-surface bond results in a permanent, rigid union, best suited for definitive, long-term splints where no further changes are anticipated.
What is the difference between the perforation and thickness options?
Polyform moldable splints offer customization in both ventilation and rigidity through perforations and thickness. The solid (non-perforated) option provides maximum support and stabilization without compromise, ideal for acute fractures. The 1% perforated option offers slight ventilation for greater patient comfort in longer-term wear, while still maintaining high levels of rigidity for effective healing.
Thickness is equally important. The 1/16″ option is thinner, easier to cut when cold, and is excellent for pediatric applications, as well as for finger and hand fractures. The 1/8″ option offers greater rigidity and durability, making it the preferred choice for stabilizing larger joints (like elbows, knees, or ankles), managing contractures, and for fracture bracing of larger bones in the upper and lower extremities.
Are Polyform Moldable Splints suitable for long-term or permanent use?
Yes, their design accommodates both interim and long-term applications. The material’s inherent durability and the option for a permanent bond make it suitable for definitive orthoses. When a lifelong or very long-term splint is required, removing the coating and creating a bare-surface bond ensures a permanent, rigid construct that will not delaminate.
For shorter-term rehabilitation, such as postoperative positioning or treating an acute injury expected to improve, the splint can be bonded with its coating intact or simply molded without bonding. This allows for adjustments or removal as the patient progresses. The combination of material strength and bonding choices provides clinicians with the flexibility to match the splint’s longevity precisely to the patient’s therapeutic needs.
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