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Using a Jewett Brace
Why do I need a Jewett Brace?
A Jewett Brace is used to keep your spine in proper position while it is
healing from surgery or injury. It prevents you from bending forward.
Your surgeon will tell you when to wear your brace during the day and
how long you need to wear it. On average, most patients wear the brace
for 6 to 12 weeks.
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- Page 1 Using a Jewett Brace Why do I need a Jewett Brace? A Jewett Brace is used to keep your spine in proper position while it is healing from surgery or injury. It prevents you from bending forward. Your surgeon will tell you when to wear your brace during the day and how long you need to wear it.
- Page 2 Using a Jewett Brace How to put on your Jewett Brace Keep your brace at your bedside so you can easily reach it without getting up. 1. Lie flat on your back to put the brace on. 2. Put the front section of the brace so that the top of the chest pad is two fingers widths below your collarbone.
- Page 3 Log roll onto your right side. Lift the back piece of the brace towards the front brace section. Log roll onto your back and remove the brace. Moving around while wearing a Jewett Brace Getting out of bed: Log roll onto your side.
- Page 4 Using a Jewett Brace Skin care Have someone help you check your skin for any red areas every day. If there are any red areas that do not go away or have increasing discomfort from the brace, let the Orthotist know.
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