JEWETT FRAME

The product is compensated by the National Health Insurance Health System.

The hyperextension orthosis is recommended for stabilizing the  spine following fractures, for spine pain, or for lumbalgia, lumbosciatica, etc.

Description

  • 3 support points (pectoral, suprapubic, dorsal lumbar).
  • Light aluminium structure. Mobile sternum plate. Height regulation.
  • Tightening plate, adjustable via band and fastening system. Padded plates for greater comfort.
  • The pelvic band band can be fixed or rocking, to be adapted to different positions of the patient.
  • Colour: white
  • Measurements: circumference of the basin – between the sternal pad and the lower part of the pelvic strap.

SIZES:

  • S/1 60-75cm pelvic girth; 39-46cm height;
  • M/2 75-90cm pelvic girth; 42-49cm height;
  • L/3 90-105cm pelvic girth; 45-52cm height;
  • XL/4 105-115cm pelvic girth; 49-56cm height;

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

To fit observe the following aspects: Select the correct size according to the table of measurements. Adjust the frame via the system of screws both lengthways and widthways (A-B). Adjust the orthosis to the patient via the nylon belt (C). Then insert the plastic pin on the patient’s right-hand side (D). Finally push the block clip situated on the patient’s left-hand side forwards, until it is blocked (E-F). The orthosis must enable the patient to adopt the correct seated position without compressing the thighs with the pelvic band and without exceeding the sternum on its top edge (G).