Mechanism Of Action; Instructions For Use - Ottobock 4026 Diagonal Comfort Instrucciones De Uso

1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Last update: 2016-03-08
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These instructions for use provide important information on the application of
the 4026 Diagonal Comfort, 4074 Diagonal Short and 4075 Diagonal Long
wrist supports.
2 Application
2.1 Indications for use
The support is intended exclusively for treating the upper limbs and exclu­
sively for contact with intact skin.
The support must be used according to the indication.
2.2 Indications
• Sprains, irritation and wear of the thumb saddle joint (e.g. rhizarthrosis)
• Sprains, irritation and collateral ligament injuries of the metacarpopha­
langeal joint (e.g. skier's thumb)
The indication must be determined by the physician.
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin dis­
eases/injuries, inflammation, prominent, swollen scars, reddening and
hyperthermia in the relevant area; pronounced varicose veins, especially with
impaired blood return, lymph drainage disorders and unclear soft tissue
swelling distal to the product; sensory and circulatory disorders in the area
of the forearm and hand, e.g. associated with diabetic neuropathy.

2.4 Mechanism of Action

The support braces the CMC and MCP joint of the thumb.
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