Otto Bock 50R40 Lumbo Carezza Instructions For Use Manual page 8

• Mild irritation of the sacroiliac joint
• Lumbar spine syndrome
• Lumbar ligament sprain
• Myostatic insufficiency/muscular imbalance of the lumbar trunk muscles
• Slight to moderate degenerative changes of the lumbar spine (e.g.
osteochondrosis, facet joint syndrome)
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following conditions require consultation with a physician: skin dis­
eases/injuries, inflammation, raised scars with swelling, reddening, and
warming in the area where the support is fitted, tumors, lymphatic conges­
tion – including unclear soft tissue swelling distal to the support, and dyses­
thesia in the trunk.
2.4 Mechanism of Action
The brace promotes sensorimotor function and activates muscular stabiliza­
tion of the lumbar spine. It helps alleviate pain and relieves the lumbar spine.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
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.
CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with
germs
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