Intended Use - Ottobock 50R40 Lumbo Carezza Instrucciones De Uso

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These instructions for use provide important information on the fitting and
application of the 50R40 Lumbo Carezza and 50R42 Lumbo Carezza High
lumbar braces.

2 Intended use

2.1 Indications for use
The brace is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the back and exclu­
sively for contact with intact skin.
The brace must be used in accordance with the indications.
2.2 Indications
The indication must be determined by the physician.
• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Mild irritation of the sacroiliac joint
50R40 Lumbo Carezza
• 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)
50R42 Lumbo Carezza High
• Back pain (thoracic/lumbar spine)
• Thoracic and lumbar ligament sprain
• Myostatic insufficiency/muscular imbalance of the lumbar and lower tho­
racic trunk muscles
• Minor to moderate degenerative changes of the lumbar spine and lower
thoracic spine (e.g., osteochondrosis, facet joint syndrome)
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
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