Fitting Instructions; Care Instructions - medi Epico ROMs Instrucciones De Uso

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Epico ROMs
Intended purpose
medi Epico ROMs is an elbow brace. The
product is exclusively to be used for the
orthotic fitting of the elbow and only on
unbroken skin.
Indications
• Conservative treatment for dislocation
of the elbow with associated injury
• Orthotic care for fractures of the
medial or lateral epicondyles
• Postoperative treatment following
implantation of prostheses
• Functional aftercare following stable
fractures of the distal humerus
• Temporary immobilisation after
arthrolysis of the elbow joint
• As a static corrective splint
Contraindications
If the belts are fastened too tightly, this
may cause lymphatic congestion. For
this reason, the belt bands should be
frequently opened.
Setting the flexion and extension
limits
Your medi Epico ROMs brace is
pre-installed at an extension and flexion
angle of 0°. The ChronoLock device
makes sure that the degree setting of
the brace joint is not changed
unintentionally (e.g. by hitting an
object). For setting of the flexion and/or
extension limit, always turn the
ChronoLock wheel until the control
window is located below the arrow of
the grey fixation button. Now, press the
grey button to set the flexion limits first,
followed by setting the extension limit.
For safety reasons, turn the ChronoLock
wheel into a neutral position out of the
flexion and extension setting range.
Flexion limit: 0°-120°
Extension limit: 0°-120°

Fitting instructions

• Open all the Velcro straps and put the
brace on so that its joint lies directly
over the lateral epicondyle. You can
adjust the length of the arm rest with
the two screws on the forearm splint.
• First close the two lower arm belts
(No. 1+2), then the upper arm belts
(No. 3+4).
• Guide one end of the neck strap
through the ring on the arm cuff and
fasten the Velcro.
• Pass the other end over your shoulder,
guide it through the ring on the hand
rest, and fasten the Velcro.
• The neck pad can be adjusted
individually, but it should lie over the
middle of the shoulder. The pads can
be trimmed to size with scissors if
necessary.
The frame of the orthosis is made of
aluminium and can be adjusted as
required. Avoid making alterations close
to the joint area, however.
Important notes
Adjust the extension and flexion limits
on the instructions of your doctor only.
Particularly during the first few days
after traumatic events, the belts should
be slackened often so as to avoid severe
swelling.

Care instructions

Velcro fasteners should be closed for
washing. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Wash the paddings and straps by
hand, preferably using medi clean
washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.