Fitting Instructions - medi Epico ROMs Instrucciones De Uso

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Epico ROMs
Intended purpose
medi Epico ROMs is an elbow brace for
mobilisation with immobilisation of the
proximal radioulnar articulation.
Indications
All indications that require early
functional mobilisation of the elbow
joint with limitation of the range of
motion and immobilisation of the
proximal radioulnar articulation, such
as::
• Surgical fixation of medial and/or
lateral collateral ligaments
• Conservative therapy of dislocated
elbows
• Surgery on dislocated elbow fractures
• Medial or lateral collateral ligament
reconstructive surgery
• Surgically treated bicep or tricep tears
• Treatment of radial head fracture
(nonsurgical, postoperative)
• Treatment following insertion of a
prothesis
• Distal humeral fractures (nonsurgical,
postoperative)
Contraindications
• Concomitant neurological damage, e.g.
ulnar nerve
• Compartment syndrome
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction of
blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you
should consult the doctor treating you
before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can
result in localised skin inflammation or
irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide
care to the adults and children, applying
the available information on the
measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line with
the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Setting the flexion and extension
limits
Your medi Epico ROMs brace is
pre-installed at an extension and flexion
angle of 0°. The ChronoLock device
makes sure that the degree setting of
the brace joint is not changed
unintentionally (e.g. by hitting an
object). For setting of the flexion and/or
extension limit, always turn the
ChronoLock wheel until the control
window is located below the arrow of
the grey fixation button. Now, press the
grey button to set the flexion limits first,
followed by setting the extension limit.
For safety reasons, turn the ChronoLock
wheel into a neutral position out of the
flexion and extension setting range.
Flexion limit: 0°-120°
Extension limit: 0°-120°

Fitting instructions

• Open all the straps and put the brace
on so that its joint lies directly over the
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