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BORT Generation Osteoporosis Brace
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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 active relief and correction of the lumbar spine and
thoracic spine.
Indications
Active straightening for relief and correction of the lumbar/thoracic spine associated
with restricted movement in the sagittal plane, i.e. stable, osteoporotic vertebral
fractures, osteoporosis, cautionary treatment of secondary kyphosis (stable fractures,
tumours), muscular insufficiency, pre-operative and post-operative stabilisation.
Contraindications
Inflammatory or injury-caused skin changes (including swellings and redness) in the body
region to be treated, circulatory problems, soft tissue swellings, neurologically caused
sensory disorders and skin trophism in the body region treated (sensitivity disorders,
sensory disorders with and without skin damages), ongoing immobilisation (contracture),
in particular with older people.
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
– should you incur pressure sores, pain or other problems whilst wearing the brace,
remove it and contact your technician
– 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
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