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EnGLIsH
LIst OF PArts: (Figure 1)
A. Back Panel with Compression System
B. Compression System Handles
C. Overlap Closures
D. Trim-able Belt Attachments
E. Trim-able Belt
F. Yellow Posterior Panel Attachment Strap
G. Blue Anterior Panel Attachment Strap
H. Rigid Anterior Panel
a. Standard
b. Pendulous
I. Rigid Posterior Panel without Lateral Support
J. Rigid Posterior Panel with Lateral Support
K. Padded Cover for Rigid Panel
InDICAtIOns FOr usE
Miami Lumbar belt: Spinal stenosis, Herniated disc, Degenerative spinal pathologies
Miami Lumbar belt with added rigid panels: Post-surgical stabilization, Stable, non-displaced spinal
fractures, Spinal stenosis, Herniated disc, Degenerative spinal pathologies, Spondylolithesis,
Spondylolysis
COntrAInDICAtIOns
Unstable, displaced fractures
CAutIOn
The Miami Lumbar brace is a supportive brace only and is not guaranteed to prevent spinal injury. It
should be applied by a licensed or certified healthcare practitioner and as prescribed by a physician or
other qualified medical authority.
sIzE sELECtIOn
1. Measure the patient’s waist circumference and select the correct size lumbar belt from the sizing
chart above.
2. Select the appropriate size front and back panels based on the waist circumference and the
degree of motion restriction desired.
note: Some adjustments to the posterior plate with lateral support may be necessary when fitting
patients with greater than 58”/147cm waist circumference.
BrACE AssEMBLY
1. For universal belt application: Following the guidelines on the stickers, trim both belts to the
proper size. (Fig. 2)
Be careful not to cut through the cord on the opposite side of the brace while
trimming. Remove stickers when sizing is complete. Remove and discard the cut portion of the
belt and reattach both trim-able belts using the trim-able belt attachments. (Fig. 3)
Be careful not
to trim the belts too short if rigid panels are going to be added to the brace.
note: The trim-able belts are preconfigured for a right-handed application. They may be reversed
if a left-handed application is preferred.
2. When the rigid panel option is required, attach the posterior rigid panel using the yellow posterior
panel attachments and the anterior rigid panel using the blue anterior panel attachments. The
attachment straps on the colored sections of the belt should be fitted into the H-slots of the
panels. (Fig. 4)
note: On the backside of the panels, the proper orientation is indicated by an arrow. The arrow
should always be facing upwards when the brace is applied to the patient.
BrACE APPLICAtIOn – suPInE
note: Ossur’s recommended application technique is with the patient in a supine position.
1. Logroll the patient on to their side.
2. Position the back panel centered over the spine with the bottom of the rigid posterior panel at
approximately the sacrococcygeal joint. (Fig. 5)
3. Log roll the patient back into the supine position.
4. Wrap both belts around and to the front of the patient and secure with the overlapping closures.
(Fig. 6)
5. Adjust the posterior and/or anterior panel as needed to achieve the correct fit and positioning.
The rigid posterior panel should be centered on the spine with the bottom of the rigid posterior
panel at approximately the sacrococcygeal joint. The rigid anterior panel should be centered on
the abdomen with the bottom edge just above the symphysis pubis while still allowing the patient
to sit comfortably.
6. Slide thumbs through the holes in the two compression system handles and pull until the brace
is at the appropriate tightness. (Fig. 7)
BrACE APPLICAtIOn – stAnDInG
1. Wrap the lumbar belt around the waist and secure with the overlapping closures. (Fig. 8)
