In order to ensure safety when dealing with your medical aid, it is particularly important that you prac
tice putting on the brace and taking it off together with your physician / physiotherapist / orthopaedic
technician.
Wearing time:
The wearing time of your brace is to be determined by your treating physician depending upon the
present indication and your personal situation within a treatment plan.
Please note that treatment with the BORT DynamicFX Back brace is a longterm treatment measure. The
sustainable treatment success will only occur after a certain period of time has passed.
Here is an example of what the BORT DynamicFX Back brace wearing time
could
be like for the first
4 weeks:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Mornings
1 hour
1,5 hours
2 hours
3 hours
Afternoons
1 hour
1,5 hours
2 hours
3 hours
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, cau
tionary treatment of secondary kyphosis (stable fractures, tumors), muscular insufficiency, preoperative
and postoperative stabilization.
Contraindications:
Inflammatory or injuryrelated changes to the skin (also includes swelling and red
ness) in the area of the body to be treated. Circulatory disorders, soft tissue swelling. Neurologicallyre
lated organoleptic and skin trophic disorders in the body area to be treated (sensitivity disorders, sensory
disorders with / without damage to the skin). Prolonged immobilisation (contracture), particularly amongst
the elderly.
Material composition:
Base support and shoulder padding:
Knitted section: 68 % Elastodiene, 32 % polyamide
Velcro: 100 % Polyamide
Velour straps/stomach plate: 70 % Polyamide Velcro velour, 30 % polyurethane
Shoulder padding: 35 % Polyamide, 35 % cotton, 30 % polyurethane ester
Back plate:
Metal back plate: AlMg 3
Belt straps, back covers, shoulder padding, spring covers: 74 % Polyamide Velcro velour, 26 % polyurethane
Important instructions:
No reutilisation – this medical device is meant for the care of one patient only.
In case of doctor’s order to wear support during night, avoid hindering blood circulation. In case of numb
ness loosen support and remove it if necessary. If complaints continue, please contact the doctor.
While wearing the support do not use creams or ointments. This can damage the material.
The product contains latex and can trigger allergic reactions.
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