Minerva chin piece

Minerva chin piece

Cheryl Lewis

4/18/2007

Hello all,

I have just seen a pt. who has been in a Minerva CTO for 5 weeks. She has a
C2# which is stable and is expecting to be braced for 2-3 more months. She
has developed a large ulcer under her chin which was not noticed until 2
days ago since the brace hasn't been removed since her accident. I am
getting the silicone chin pad for her but I was wondering if there is a
particular style of CTO or CO which has an open chin area for better air
circulation. The doctors have indicated that she will be able to start
using a CO soon. She also has significant burn injuries and a large skin
graft over the entire left side of her forehead so strapping across the
forehead is not an option. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

Cheryl Lewis BSc(HK), CO(c)
Certified Orthotist
Clinical Orthotic Consultants of Windsor
(519) 944-8340 (w)
(519) 944-8360 (fax)

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