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medi 4C
Intended purpose
The medi 4C is a brace for relieving load
on the lumbar spine/thoracic spine
(sagittal and frontal limitation of range
of motion)
Indications
All indications that require partial load
relief via correction of the lumbar/thoracic
vertebrae and sagittal and frontal
limitation of the range of motion, such as:
• Stable vertebral compression fractures
of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine
• Temporary postoperative orthotic care
• Conservative inoperable or postoperative
treatment for tumours and metastases
of the spinal column
• Axial stabilisation for osteoporotic
vertebral colapse in the thoracic and
lumbar spine
Contraindications
Unstable fractures of the lumbar/
thoracic vertebrae with or without
neurologic deficit.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction of
blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you
should consult the doctor treating you
before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can
result in localised skin inflammation or
irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide
care to the adults and children, applying
the available information on the
measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line with
the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Adjusting the width
First loosen the 4 allen screws on the
chassis (A/B) and adjust the orthosis to
the width of the patient's body.
Please ensure that the orthosis lies flat
against the body. Retighten the screws
on the chassis (A/B)
Adjusting the upper angle
Loosen the two upper screws (C). Adjust
the angle so that the two extension pads
lie just below the cavicle (Fig. 3) Tighten
the two screws (C).
Adjusting the length
Remove both side pads (G) and loosen
the screws on the lateral chasis (H).
Adjust the orthosis to the length of the
patient's body.
Important note: the chassis (H) can be
moved up or down on the connecting
sites to match the level of the lesion.
Take care not to bend the lateral
frame sections for adjusting the
length after removing from the
chassis. If necessary, only the upper
chest rod and pelvis clasp should be
set. Do not use any sharp-edged tools.
Sharply bent parts should be replaced
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