Optec Venum TLSO Back Support Features
- Indicated for:
– Burst FX
– Compression FX
– Post-op spinal lumbar stabilization
– Post-op disk surgery
– Chronic back pain
– Degenerative, herniated or bulging disc
– Spondylolysis
– Spondylolisthesis
– Spinal stenosis
– Facet syndrome
– Tumors or inflammation
– Spinal instability
– Post-op laminectomy - Standard components:
– Post-op immobilization polymer panel
– 2 lateral polymer panel
– Anterior polymer panel
– Dorsal lumber kit (DLK)
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Important to know:
- Mechanical advantage pulley system requires that you place handle next to Power Units and have product fully open (cords extended) each time you put it on to maximize support.
- Placement around low back is critical to ensure proper support.
- Power units must be centered on spine when fully extended.
- Experiment with different locations to determine best support in different positions.
- Product can be worn over or between clothing.
Instructions for use:
- Open and extend the panels. The panels should be fully extended each time it is applied. The panel with the handle should be on the left. Center the two ends of the pulley device on the posterior panel.
- Wrap the sides around the abdomen with the right side overlapping the left side.
- Pull the handle to the desired position. When the appropriate amount of tension is reached, place the hook backed handle down on the loop strip of the corset to secure.
User Tips:
- Pull handle only slightly at first, until you get used to the power.
- Tighten to stand, loosen to sit. You control the tension.
- Practice with the product on, to determine positions you use every day.
- Pulling in stomach muscles before tightening makes pulling handle easier.
- Do not wear tight for long periods of time unless instructed by physician.
- The product was designed to enable adjustment throughout the day to provide realsupport when you need it and less support when you don’t.
- To disconnect Power Units, slide Power Units outward on side panels.To reattach, reverse the process. Power Unit slides on and off of metal post.
- Hand wash in warm water, towel off, and air dry in shade.
