Ottobock Lumbo Direxa Stable Instrucciones De Uso página 9

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These instructions for use provide important information on the fitting and
application of the 50R54 Lumbo Direxa Stable lumbar brace.
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
• Lumbar spine syndrome
• Sciatica
• Myostatic insufficiency/muscular imbalance of the lumbar trunk muscles
• Degenerative changes of the lumbar spine
• Intervertebral disc protrusion L4-S1
• Stabilization after discectomy L4-S1
• Stabilization after spinal fusion L3-S1
• Aftercare of traumatic or osteoporotic fractures L3-L5
• Stabilization of the lumbar spine in case of osteoporosis L3-S1
• Moderate irritation of the sacroiliac joint
• Minor to moderate spondylolisthesis L3-L5
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.
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