Elbow Orthosis SizingJust two quick measurements and you can select a standard size from this chart.
Follow these instructions, using the table below, to select the correct standard size elbow orthosis.
For a custom elbow orthosis, use the second table to select separate cuffs, bars and pads.
All orthoses, standard size and custom sized, are supplied fully
assembled and ready to fit. All include fitting instructions.
1. Measure mid-upperarm circumference.
This is the proximal cuff measurement.
2. Measure mid-forearm circumference.
This is the distal cuff measurement.
3. Measure for a custom Orthoses only: Measure from mid-upperarm to mid-forearm in fullest possible extension
position. This measurement is the Side Bar length ("C").
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Size Item # Circumference Mid Fore-arm (Inches) Circumference Mid-Upper armInches)
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Large
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ELB01
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9" - 11"
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11" - 13"
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Medium
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ELB02
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7" - 9"
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9" - 11"
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Small
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ELB03
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6" - 8"
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7" - 9"
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Child
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ELB04
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5" - 7"
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6" - 8"
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Components of the serial orthosis are shown below, labelled to show measurements.
 
To create a custom ADA Flex Serial Elbow Orthosis.
Select the components from the following table. Each elbow Orthosis requires a forearm (distal) and an upper arm (proximal)
cuff, based on the measurements of "B" and "A" respectively. Each also
requires two sidebars, based on the measurement of "L", and an elbow
pad. The unit is supplied fully assembled and includes fitting
instructions.
Individual Components for Custom Sized Orthosis
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Cuffs
(One each of Proximal "A" or Distal "B" required. Screws included.)
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Part #
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"A" or "B"
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inches
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cm.
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CUFF10
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10
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25
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CUFF9
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9
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23
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CUFF8
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8
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20
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CUFF7
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7
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18
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CUFF6
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6
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15
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CUFF5
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5
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13
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CUFF4
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4
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10
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CUFF3
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3.5
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9
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Sidebars
(Sold in Pairs)
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Part #
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"L"
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inches
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cm.
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BAR15
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15
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38
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BAR13
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13
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33
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BAR11
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11
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28
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BAR09
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9
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23
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BAR07
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7
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18
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BAR05
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5
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13
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Elbow Pads
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Part #
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"b"
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"c"
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inches
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cm.
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inches
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cm.
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PAD60
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6
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15
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7
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18
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PAD50
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5
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13
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6.5
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17
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PAD45
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4.5
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12
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6
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15
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PAD40
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4
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10
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5
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13
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PAD35
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3.5
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9
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4
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10
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