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Omomed
Intended purpose
Omomed is a shoulder joint support. The
product is exclusively to be used for the
orthotic fitting of the shoulder and only
on unbroken skin
Indications
• Conservative/post-operative after
proximal humeral head, scapula or
glenoid fractures and AC joint
dislocations
• Conservative with anterior shoulder
luxation and chronic anterior
subluxation as well as painful
omarthrosis
• Post-operative after shoulder
stabilisations, rotator interval
reconstruction, refixation of the
biceps tendon anchor (SLAP lesion)
Contraindications
Conservative and postoperative
treatment of posterior shoulder
dislocation.
What is omarthrosis?
Omarthrosis, or osteoarthritis of the
shoulder, is the term used to describe
cartilage wear in the shoulder joint.
What is ...?
... the head of the humerus?
This is the ball-shaped end of the upper
arm bone
... the glenoid cavity?
This is the shoulder joint cavity
... the scapula?
This is the shoulder blade
What is luxation?
The shoulder joint is a so-called ball-
and-socket joint and one of the most
mobile in the whole body. But it is
nevertheless often cricked or dislocated.
Doctors refer to this as luxation. An
®
operation is not usually needed, but the
shoulder's range of movement has to be
limited with this special support.
The effect of the support
The slightly compressive knitted fabric
alleviates swellings and dispels muscle
tensions. The movement is greatly
restricted by the upper (white) strap,
thus resting the injured shoulder
and relieving pain. The shoulder can
regenerate.
How often and when should I wear
the support?
It is suitable for continuous use over
a number of weeks. But during longer
periods of rest (e.g. when sleeping) the
support should be removed.
How do I put the support on?
• Pull the upper arm/shoulder cap up
over the affected arm (fig. 1).
• Pass the other arm in front of the body
through the triangle of the strap
system (fig. 2).
• Pull the fastened belt backwards over
the head and make sure that the
shoulder cap and the strap triangle
fit properly (figs. 3 – 5).
• Fasten the two straps, which are sewn
together and cross in the armpit of
the healthy side, by passing the longer
strap around the back and then
securing the shorter strap to it. The
Velcro strip should be facing the body
(fig. 6).
• Pass the white chest strap (sewn onto
the chest ring) through the white loop
on the upper arm specified by the
doctor or technician and then attach
the strap to itself with the Velcro
fastener (fig. 7).
• Finally readjust the upper arm/
shoulder part and all the straps to
ensure a comfortable fit and reliable
limitation of movement.