medi Lumbamed facet, Manual

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Lumbamed
®
facet
Intended purpose
Lumbamed facet is a support for partial
stress relief of the lumbar vertebrae via
correction of lordosis.
Indications
All indications requiring partial relief by
reduction of lordosis of the lumbar spine
such as:
• Facet joint arthrosis
• Protrusion/prolapse of an
intervertebral disk
•
Lower back pain (lumbago)
• Lower back pain with sciatica
• Lumbar vertebral canal stenosis
• Postural muscle imbalance in the
lumbar spine
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylosis
• Painful conditions of the lumbosacral
junction
Contraindications
• Open wounds in the area of the
orthosis
• Respiratory diseases such as COPD
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction of
blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you
should consult the doctor treating you
before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can
result in localised skin inflammation or
irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide
care to the adults and children, applying
the available information on the
measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line with
the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Note on wearing
Basically, the orthotic can be worn all
day long. The special cut in the groin area
(Comfort Zone) ensures that the fit of the
support is comfortable and just right.
However, the length of time you wear it
should depend on your needs.
Putting on/Taking off
• Before putting on the orthotic, please
loosen the straps, so that it can be put
on without pulling. To do so, unfasten
the velcro ends of the straps and
loosen these by placing them further
back on the velour on the belt (Fig. 1).
•
The label on the right-hand inner
fastener has information on what way
to put on the orthotic (Fig. 2).
•
Now, slide your left hand into the inner
hand strap on the left-hand fastener
side (Fig. 3).
• Wrap the support around your body
and check once again on the label that
you have the orthotic the right way
around (Fig. 4) .
• Now, slide your right hand into the
outer hand strap on the right-hand
fastener side (Fig. 5).
• Pull both fastener sides together in the
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