Contraindications; Fitting Instructions - medi 3 C Mode D'emploi

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medi 3 C
Intended purpose
medi 3 C is a hyperextension brace. The
product is exclusively to be used for the
orthotic fitting of the lumbar spine /
thoracic spine and only on unbroken
skin.
Indications
• Stable vertebral compression fractures
of the middle and lower thoracic and
lumbar spine
• Juvenile Scheuermann's disease
• For conservative therapy of inoperable
vertebral fractures in the lumbar and
thoracic spine
• For temporary postoperative orthotic
care

Contraindications

Unstable fractures of the lumbar or
thoracic spine with and without
neurological deficits should not be
treated with the orthosis.

Fitting instructions

• Select the correct basic model
according to the waist circumference.
To determine the length of the sternal
stick, measure the distance between
the top of the pubic crest and the
lower edge of the sternoclavicular
joints.
• Loosen the screws in the base plate to
adjust the length of the brace. Fully
extend the sternal pad and adjust the
length between the upper and lower
edges. Make sure that the waistband
lies above the iliac crest.
• Now adjust the symphysis and sternal
rods. The reclination effect can be set
to suit the individual patient.
• Secure the dorsal pad in place and fit
the waistband.
• The sternal rod and the lateral
extensions of the base plate can be
shaped by hand to the patient's body
by bending slowly over your knee or
the back of a chair. Round bending
irons may be used. Do not bend the
sternal rod in the radius of movement
of the sternal pad. In the interest of
safety remove the sternal pad from
the sternal rod before bending.
• Slide the sleeve nut into the opening to
adjust the sternal pad and fasten with
the screws. We recommend securing
the screws in place with Loctite.
• Check the position of the pads: in the
hyperextended position the upper
edge of the sternal pad is level with the
lower edge of the sternoclavicular
joints. The sternal contours can be
shaped by hand. The lower edge of the
symphysis pad is level with the pelvic
crest. Bend the lower part of the pad
outwards.
• Please verify that all screws have been
sufficiently tightened.
• We recommend checking the function
of the medi 3 C hyperextension
orthosis the day after fitting and
adjusting it if necessary.
Closing the ratchet fastener
Attention: do not open the fastener
covers beyond 180°.
Fold the covers of the two fasteners back
and push the two ends of the belt
forwards through the openings in the
fasteners until the tips of the belt are
visible at the front. The belt is tightened
by opening and closing the fastener
covers, and the patient can easily bring
himself into the hyperextensionded
position until the correct degree of
hyperextension is reached. Both covers
must then be closed. The ends of the belt
can be trimmed to the desired length
with scissors. When removing the brace
it is helpful to open one of the fastener