Otto Bock 50R230 Smartspine TLSO Instructions For Use Manual page 9

2 Application
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)
• Scheuermann's disease
• Compression fractures of the thoracic spine (with no neurological deficits)
• Severe degeneration of the thoracic and/or lumbar spine
• Stable traumatic fractures of the thoracic and/or lumbar vertebral bodies
• Severe degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the thoracic and/or lumbar spine
• Facet joint syndrome of the thoracic 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 removable lateral pads augment intra-abdominal pressure elevation and exterior stabilization
in addition.
The application of compression can be individually controlled with the patented "Mechanical
Advantage Pulley System".
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
Injuries (e.g. burns) caused by melting of the material
► Keep the product away from open flame, embers, and other sources of heat.
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