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EN EN BORT StabiloPlus Back Support
Many thanks for placing your trust in a medical device from BORT GmbH. Please read the existing
instructions for use carefully. If you have any questions, please refer to your physician or the specialist
retailer from whom you purchased this medical device.
Intended purpose
This medical device is a brace for partial relief due to lordosis reduction of the lumbar spine.
Indications
Moderate lumboischialgia with mild deficits with herniated discs/prolapse, moderate radicular, pseudo-
radicular lumbar syndrome, grade I spondylolisthesis with low back pain, moderate lumbar deformity
(recurrent treatment, complicated history), i.e. after intervertebral disc surgery with mild to moderate
prolapse, spinal canal stenosis, instability syndrome.
Contraindications
Impaired lymphatic drainage including unclear soft tissue swelling, impaired sensation and circulation in
the specific body region, skin diseases in the specific part of the body, latex allergy.
Application risks/Important notes
This medical device is a prescribable product. Discuss the use and duration with your treating physician.
The expert staff from whom you have received the medical device will select the appropriate size and
instruct you regarding its use.
– remove the medical device prior to radiological examinations
– in case of numbness, loosen the medical device and remove it if necessary
– in case of persistent complaints, consult the physician or specialist retailer
– use the medical device in accordance with therapeutic needs
– only use other products simultaneously after consultation with your physician
– do not make any changes to the product
– do not wear it on open wounds
– do not use in case of intolerance of one of the materials used
– no re-use – this medical aid is intended for treating one patient
– whilst wearing the support, please neither use any creams nor ointments on or around it as they can
destroy the material.
Fitting instructions
When delivered, the BORT StabiloPlus Back support is pre-set for maximum stabilisation. The bridging
segment is attached to the support via the cloth bag, the more rigid version of the splints can be found in
the splint bags. A splint set which is more flexible is included in the packaging. Open the support, loosen
the side tension straps, place the support around the waist and attach both closing sides using Velcro
evenly one above the other with a slight pull of the hand straps. Ensure that the support is placed centrally
and the lower edge of the support ends in the inguinal region (forward bend). This is the only means to
achieve an optimum effect from the BORT StabiloPlus Back support. Tighten the two lower belt straps
evenly first; as a next step tighten the upper belt straps, enabling a guaranteed comfortable fit of the BORT
StabiloPlus. If overtightened, the support may become wrinkled. During the course of therapy, it may
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