Intended Purpose; Intended Patient Groups - medi M.step Manual Del Usuario

M.step

Intended purpose

M.step is an ankle brace for stabilization in one plane.
Indications
For all indications which require stabilisation of the ankle and
limitation of pronation and supination, such as:
• Following ligament injury to the upper ankle (grade II + III) (post-
traumatic/post-operative)
• Following sprains
• For chronic instability of the upper ankle
Contraindications
None known at present.
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.
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