CUSTOM LCS MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT- BEFORE TAKING MEASUREMENTS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLLOWING:
Read the Measuring Instructions
Be prepared to take digital photos of the patient’ s leg after taking measurements( to show measurement markings) and email them to Sales @ BiaCare. com
Sign and date the“ Custom Order Terms & Conditions” form( pg 82) and include with custom order
LOCATE LANDMARKS
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All measurements must be taken in a straight line, unless otherwise specified, with the tape measure following the contours of the limb. Do not pull the tape tight; hold it lightly against the skin.
Encircle leg with top edge of tape measure aligned with the Gluteal Fold. Mark leg on this edge of tape at the anterior, lateral, posterior and medial aspects, and record the circumference on the line labeled Gluteal Fold.
Encircle leg with bottom edge of tape measure located approximately 8-10cm from bottom of lobule. Mark leg on this edge of tape at the anterior, lateral, posterior and medial aspects, and record the circumference on the line labeled Bottom of Garment.
Select a zero point in the lower region of the thigh, 15cm or less above the lateral bottom of garment. Circle leg with a tape measure, making certain the tape is parallel with the floor. Mark leg on the top edge of tape at the anterior, lateral, posterior and medial aspects, and record the circumference on the line labeled 0 Point.
LOCATE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT POSITIONS
5. Starting with“ 0” of the tape measure at your mark on the lateral aspect of the 0 Point, mark the leg in 5cm increments down to your mark on the lateral aspect of the Bottom of Garment.
6. Repeat step 1, only this time from the 0 Point up to the lateral aspect of the Gluteal Fold.
MEASURE LENGTHS
Lateral Length( A1):
Medial Length( B1):
Posterior Length( C1):
Anterior Length( D1):
Measure upper leg from your mark on the lateral aspect of 0 Point to your mark on lateral aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length on Line A1.
Measure upper leg from your mark on medial aspect of 0 Point to your mark on medial aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length on Line B1.
Measure upper leg from your mark on posterior aspect of 0 Point to your mark on posterior aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length on Line C1.
Measure upper leg from your mark on anterior aspect of 0 Point to your mark on anterior aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length on Line D1.
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