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EN EN BORT StabiloPlus Bridging Brace
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 relief due to lordosis reduction and functional mobilisation of the lumbar
spine.
Indications
Severe lumboischialgia with muscular failure and substantial disc protrusion/prolapse with no clear OP
indication, severe radicular, pseudo-radicular lumbar syndrome (resistant to conservative therapy), grade
II spondylolisthesis with recurrent lumboischialgia, severe lumbar deformity with facet syndrome/arthrosis,
state after thoracic surgery with no remaining paresis in case of cleared out thorax, single-level, without
deformity, single-level thoracic surgery, spinal canal stenosis with a short walking distance without
noteworthy paresis, vertebral fractures of a limited extent, superior end plate deformities in the lumbar
spine.
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 bridging brace is pre-set for maximum stabilisation. The bridging
frame 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. The additional abdominal
pressure plate is also attached to the support. If required, it can be removed. It serves to increase
abdominal counterpressure.
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