medi 4C flex

Hyperextension brace with button or hook closer

Available in 4 sizes
Easy to use
Stable framework construction

$back orthosis vertebral fracture stabilization$

Hyperextension brace with cantilever closing mechanism

medi 4C flex is a hyperextension brace. The product is exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the lumbar spine / thoracic spine and only on unbroken skin.

Features

Product benefits

Moveable hip bar for better comfort while sitting
Available in 4 sizes with optional adjustments of the side bar length
Easy to use with new developed button closer
Width of chest bars is adjustable
Also available as short version and ultrashort version
Available with button or hook closer

How does it work?/Mode of action

Hyper-extension of the vertebral column provides stabilisation in the saggital plane
Rotational stability is restricted by the subclavicular extension pads
Stable framework construction restricts lateral flexion

Donning/fitting instructions

Adjusting the width
First loosen the screws on the chassis and adjust the orthosis to the width of the patient's body. Please always check that the functioning of the hinged fastener is not restricted.
Now loosen the two screws on the side of the chassis and the screws on the fastener. Adjust the orthosis to suit the patient’s length – distance from the symphysis pubis to the subclavicular contact area. Then retighten all the screws.
Adjusting the strap length
Using the hook and loop fastener and the reversing loop adjust the length of the strap so that the pad comes to lie in the middle of the back. Remember that a few centimetres of the strap will have to be pulled through the fastener.
Opening and closing the fastener
Slide the grey bar sideways to open the fastener. To close the orthosis flip the cover over until it audibly clicks into place.

Details

Standard colours

Silver

Material components

Aluminium, PVC

Washing instructions

The orthosis can be cleaned with a damp
cloth, the back pad with a brush.

Do not bleach.
Leave to dry naturally.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.

Size

S
M
L
XL

Medical specifications

Indications

Stable vertebral compression fractures of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine
Permanent orthotic care for inoperable spinal tumors and metastases
Aftercare of spinal decompression surgery with and without internal fixation
Temporary orthotic care after open surgery of unstable vertebral body fractures
Medium-term immobilisation after intervertebral disc surgery
Axial stabilisation in osteoporotic bone collapse of the thoracic and lumbar spine
Post-operative orthotic care after surgery for tumors and metastases of vertebral bodies

Contraindications

Unstable fractures of the thoracic / lumbar spine with and without neurological deficit

Further information

File download

medi 4C flex instructions for use 1.15 MB
How to use our medi 4C flex hyperextension braces. Date of issue: until February 2017.
medi 4C flex instructions for use 5.06 MB
How to use our medi 4C flex hyperextension braces. Date of issue: until August 2018.
medi 4C flex instructions for use 3.78 MB
How to use our medi 4C flex hyperextension braces. Date of issue: from August 2018.
medi Back-range 0.00 B
Treatment with supports and orthoses suited to the indication.