Otto Bock Lumbo Tristep 50R30N, Instructions For Use Manual

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Item Designation
8 Strap holder
9 Clip rivet
10 Side parts
(straight (width: 5 cm; 7.5 cm; 10 cm) and wedge-shaped)
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Lumbar pad
12 Clip rivet (spare part)
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Abdominal closure with grip pockets
14 Strap
3 Intended use
3.1 Indications for use
The brace is intended exclusively for orthotic treatment of the lumbar spine and exclusively for
contact with intact skin.
The brace must be used in accordance with the indications.
3.2 Indications
• Stable vertebral body fractures of the lumbar spine (with no neurological deficits)
• Post-operative stabilization of the lumbar spine (e.g. after spondylodesis)
• Post-operative lordosis reduction of the lumbar spine (e.g. after intervertebral disc surgery)
• Facet joint syndrome of the lumbar spine
• Lumbar spinal canal stenosis
• Symptomatic stenosis of the lumbar intervertebral foramina
• Degenerative instability of the lumbar spine
• Spondylolysis of the lumbar spine
• Spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine
• Herniated disc in the lumbar spine (protrusion and prolapse without neurological failures)
The indication must be determined by the physician.
3.3 Contraindications
3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following accompanying symptoms require consultation with a physician: skin dis­
eases/injuries, inflammation, raised scars with swelling, reddening, and warming in the area
where the device is fitted, lymphatic congestion – including unclear soft tissue swelling distal to
the device, and sensory disorders in area of the torso.
3.4 Mechanism of Action
Through the removal of individual elements, the bridging brace with mobilizing function enables a
systematic lumbar spine rehabilitation process in 3 stages.
Therapy stage Mode of action Application
Stage 1 Stabilization and relief through lordo­
sis reduction of the lumbar spine Brace including support element (4),
bridging element (2)
Stage 2 Physiological lordosis is nearly estab­
lished Brace including support element
Removal of the bridging element
Stage 3 Stabilization and relief of the lumbar
region Removal of the bridging element and
support element
Attaching the lumbar pad