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Spinomed
active Damen
Intended purpose
Spinomed active is a back brace. The
product is exclusively to be used for the
orthotic fitting of the spine of female
patients and only on unbroken skin.
Indications
• Osteoporotic fracture of the vertebral
bodies of the cervical and/or lumbar
spine
• Juvenile Scheuermann's disease
• Kyphosis with chronic back pain
Contraindications
None known
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease and
is sometimes simply known as "bone
loss". More bone mass is broken down
than is laid down. The bones become
porous. This often happens over a long
period, without the patient noticing. This
is why bone fractures are often
unexpected. The sooner you go to the
doctor, the more rapid and effective is
the treatment for your osteoporosis.
How can osteoporosis be treated?
Osteoporosis can be treated with
medicines (calcium + vitamin D,
bisphosphonates, etc.). In addition, your
doctor can prescribe a back orthosis, in
accordance with the guideline of the
DVO [Umbrella Organisation of
Osteological Societies].
How does the orthosis work?
As a consequence of the tension in the
material and the support from the back
splint, the trunk is elevated. The trunk
musculature is activated and humpback
®
is reduced. The muscles are
unconsciously strengthened, which
increases mobility and reduces pain.
How often and when should I wear
the orthosis?
Your doctor will specify how often you
have to wear the orthosis. While you are
getting used to the orthosis (in the first
two weeks), you should wear it for longer
and longer periods. Depending on your
state of health, it may be enough to wear
it for only 30 min at a time. The period of
wear can then be gradually increased. As
your muscles get stronger, you may feel
mild or moderate cramp. Once your
strength has increased, the cramp slowly
decreases, till it has totally disappeared.
The cramp is a sign that the orthosis is
working! You must take the orthosis off
at night. During extended resting periods
or when you are sitting, you can simply
remove the splint from the back pocket,
without having to remove the body.
Please contact your doctor if you suffer
from continuous muscle pain, in spite of
using the orthosis properly.
How do I put the orthosis on?
• Your orthopaedics dealer has
premoulded the splint. Push the splint
into the back pocket. The ribs must
point outwards. The narrower end is
then on top. If you find it easier, the
splint can be pushed in at the end.
• Open the zip with the hooks in front.
• Get into the body. First close the hooks
and then the zip.
• If necessary, the length of the body can
be adjusted with the hooks on the
carrier and the fastener in the gusset.
• It may be necessary to check the body
and splint from time to time. Please get
your orthopaedics dealer to do this for
you.