STRONG OTS Thighpiece

When to Take Measurements
It is important that the edema is at its most reduced state. Most often this is found first thing in the morning or at the end of treatment.

How to Take Measurements
1. Obtain the following 3 measurements: (a) upper thigh circumference (at G), just below the groin; (b) distal thigh circumference (at E), right above the knee; (c) length of thigh from the posterior groin to just above the knee joint E-G

2. Now, match the OTS upper and distal thigh circumferences to a respective size. If the upper thigh AND distal thigh circumferences do not both match a single size, or if the patient has a large lobule, then a custom thighpiece is necessary along with all measurements.

3. If the circumferences do match an OTS size, then compare E-G to the OTS short, regular, and tall length measurements. If E-G falls within 2 centimeters of one these lengths, then in the space next to the appropriate OTS length enter the number of thighpieces you would like in that given size. If the measured length is not within 2 centimeters of any of these lengths, a custom thighpiece is required along with all associated measurements.

4. All OTS thighpieces come with wrap-around kneepieces, which is a LITE short-stretch wrap attached to the distal thighpiece. Custom thighpieces come with a wrap-around kneepiece or a standard kneepiece.

5. Biker shorts are recommended to help hold thighpieces in place on problematic patients.