Otto Bock 50R231, Instructions For Use Manual

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2 Intended use
2.1 Indications for use
The brace is intended
exclusively
for orthotic fittings of the back and
exclusively
for contact with
intact skin.
The brace must be used in accordance with the indications.
2.2 Indications
• Thoracic spine pain (mechanical)
• Thoracic kyphosis (hunchback) (without fused vertebrae, mechanical)
• Compression fractures of the thoracic spine (with no neurological deficits)
• Degenerative changes of the thoracic spine
• Facet syndrome of the thoracic spine
• Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine
• Osteoporosis
• Osteoporotic fractures of the thoracic and/or lumbar spine
The indication must be determined by the physician.
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following conditions require consultation with a physician: skin diseases/injuries, inflamma­
tion, raised scars with swelling, reddening, and warming in the area where the support is fitted,
tumors, lymphatic congestion – including unclear soft tissue swelling distal to the support, and
dysesthesia in the trunk.
2.4 Mechanism of Action
The brace supports muscular stabilization of the thoracic spine and straightens it actively. It pro­
motes sensorimotor function, helps alleviate pain and relieves the thoracic spine through active
straightening and muscular stabilization and the lumbar spine by increasing intra-abdominal pres­
sure and providing external stabilization.
The applied compression can be individually controlled with the Mechanical Advantage Pulley
System.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.
3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.