CUSTOM THIGH HIGH MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT -
BEFORE TAKING MEASUREMENTS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLLOWING:
Read the Measuring Instructions
Watch the Measuring Instruction Video (scan the QR code to watch on your smart phone)
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
1. 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.
2. Encircle leg with top edge of tape measure located at the Bottom of Patella. Mark leg on this edge of tape at the anterior, lateral, posterior and medial aspects, recording the circumference on the line labeled Bottom of Patella (0 Point).
3. Encircle leg with the bottom edge of the tape measure aligned with the Ankle Bend. Mark leg on this edge of the tape
at the anterior, lateral, posterior and medial aspects, recording the circumference on the line labeled Ankle Bend.
4. Encircle leg with bottom edge of the tape measure aligned with the Top of Patella. Mark leg on this edge of the tape
at the anterior, lateral, posterior and medial aspects, recording the circumference on the line labeled Top of Patella.
5. Encircle leg with top edge of the tape measure aligned at the Gluteal Fold. Mark leg on this edge of the tape at the
anterior, lateral, posterior and medial aspects, recording the circumference on the line labeled Gluteal Fold.
LOCATE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
6. Starting with “0” of the tape measure at your mark on the lateral aspect of the Bottom of Patella (0 Point), mark the
leg in 5cm incremements down to your mark on the lateral aspect of the Ankle Bend.
7. Repeat step 1, only this time from the Top of the Patella (0 Point) up to the lateral aspect of the Gluteal Fold.
MEASURE LENGTHS
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Lateral Length (A1):
Measure upper leg from your mark on the lateral aspect of Top of Patella to your mark on lateral
aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length in Box A1.
Medial Length (B1):
Measure upper leg from your mark on medial aspect of Top of Patella to your mark on medial
aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length in Box B1.
Posterior Length (C1):
Measure upper leg from your mark on posterior aspect of Top of Patella to your mark on posterior
aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length in Box C1.
Anterior Length (D1):
Measure upper leg from your mark on anterior aspect of Top of Patella to your mark on anterior
aspect of Gluteal Fold. Record length in Box D1.