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Spinomed
Instructions for the orthopedic
technician
Intended purpose
Spinomed is a back brace. The product is
exclusively to be used for the orthotic
fitting of the spine and only on unbroken
skin
Indications
• Osteoporotic collapse of thoracic and/or
lumbar vertebrae
• Juvenile Scheuermann's disease
• Kyphosis with chronic back pain
Contraindications
None known to date
Fitting the orthosis
(this should be carried out only by an
orthopedic technician!)
Wear the orthosis over your clothes.
The back brace does not need to be
removed from the pocket during
adjustment. Hold the back brace against
the patient's back so that the lower edge
of the brace is level with the coccyx. The
upper edge should reach to approx. 3 – 5
cm below C7. The back brace is formable
when cold and can be shaped without a
tool. Start by shaping at the lordosis and
then work upwards.
Adjusting the straps
Let the patient put the brace on and close
the abdominal pad. Then adjust the straps
in the following sequence: pelvic strap,
shoulder strap, elastic connecting strap.
For each strap, undo the Velcro, pull the
strap tight, and secure it again. As soon as
all the straps have been correctly
adjusted, they can be shortened using a
pair of scissors.
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Pelvic strap
Ensure that the pelvic strap runs below
the pelvic bone. This strap should be
tight.
Shoulder strap
The shoulder strap should gently hold
the patient erect, but should not cut in.
Select the tension so that the shoulder
strap lies flat against the shoulder.
How ever, it should still be possible to
push the flat hand between the strap
and the shoulder. It is important that
you stretch the entire belt from top to
bottom. Check the fit of the shoulder
pad, which should be positioned so that
the pad is in contact with the anterior
area of the shoulder. Under the arm, the
strap should curl up to avoid any
chafing.
Every shoulder strap is equipped with a
pre-shaped plastic element that makes
putting the belt on easier. This can be
removed at any time.
Elastic middle strap
Adjust the middle strap to the optimum
length so that the reverse buckle is
located in the extension of the armpit
and the patient's shoulders are
adequately held backwards.
Checking the fit of the brace
• Back pad adjusted to fit the patient's
• The pelvic strap runs firmly below the
• The shoulder strap is flat against the
• The shoulder pad is in the optimum
• The elastic connecting strap is
spinal curvature
pelvic bone
body and the flat hand can still be
inserted between the strap and the
shoulder
position
adjusted to the correct length
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