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Sleeq SFO Plus (54 655)
Flexion orthosis with mobilisation function
Purpose
Sleeq SFO Plus is a spinal orthosis for the relief and func-
tional mobilisation of the lumbar spine. The orthosis may
only be used for lower spine treatment.
Properties
• Pulley system for individual power transmission for a
delordosing effect
• Functional mobilisation by means of the removal of
individual elements
• Pliable material
Indications
All indications for which relief by a delordosing effect is
necessary with subsequent functional mobilisation of the
lumbar spine, such as e.g.:
• Severest lumbar ischialgia without any absolute surgery
indication; in case of surgical contraindications; with
patients refusing surgery
• Severest radicular, pseudoradicular lumbar syndrome
(resistant to conservative therapy)
• Spondylolisthesis with severe lumbar ischialgiae
• Severe lumbar deformity with hypermobility in case of
facet syndrome/arthrosis
• Status post spinal surgery, e.g.
- dorso-ventral fusion
- dorso-lateral fusion
- Spinal decompression, single segment with deformity
and multiple segment
• Intervertebral disc surgery with major prolapse
• Lumbar instability
• Spinal stenoses with pareses and contraindication to
surgery
Contraindications
• Unstable vertebral fractures
• Do not apply the product near open wounds
• Haematomas and severe swelling
Side effects
When properly applied, no side effects have been known
to date.
Putting on the orthosis
Size determination and adjustment
The Sleeq SFO Plus spinal orthosis has a universal size and
can be individually adjusted to the circumferences.
(Fig . 1) Four size markings (1, 2, 3, 4) show markings for
the waist size and the correct alignment. They are merely
used for orientation since the size can be varied at will and
individually adjusted.
(Fig. 2) Loosen the tension straps and place them on the
spinal pad, with the hook-and-loop fastening facing up.
Now push the right wing to the inside or the outside and
firmly press the crescent-shaped hook-and-loop fastening
on the suitable size marking (or between the markings).
Repeat this setting with the left wing as well. Make sure
that the hook-and-loop fastening fits firmly between the
waist strap and the crescent-shaped hook-and-loop part. If
the desired setting does not fit, repeat it until the circum-
ference is correct.
(Fig. 3) If necessary, the waist strap may be fixed slightly
diagonally upwards or downwards to thus obtain a better
waist adjustment.
In order to relieve the pulley system, leave the tension
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straps still on the spinal pad and simultaneously pull on
the left and right waist strap. Once you feel any resistance,
the system will be adjusted and both waist straps should
now have the same length. You can now firmly fasten, by
hook and loop, the tension straps on the left and right each
(without pull) on the waist strap.
Putting on the orthosis
(Fig. 4) Now centre the spinal pad at the desired height in
the lumbar region and then close the ventral wings (wit-
hout pull). To this end, place the left strap on the abdomen
and use the hook-and-loop system to fasten the right strap
on the left.
(Fig. 5) For the individual pressure setting, please loosen
the tension straps on the outside. Then put your thumbs
into the opening and pull the straps forward to the outside
until you feel a comfortable and firming pressure. In order
to fix the two strap ends, simply use the hook-and-loop
system to fasten the flaps again on the waist strap.
(Fig. 6) The lateral stabilisation elements are positioned on
the inside of the waist strap. In order to fix the two hook-
and-loop flaps, they are placed over the upper and lower
edge of the waist strap and fixed on the outside by means
of the hook-and-loop method. The large abdominal pad is
also positioned by means of hook-and-loop fastening on
the inside of the left fastener.
Functional mobilisation
The basic setting of the spinal orthosis Sleeq SFO Plus
consists of a large, rigid spinal pad, two side parts to be
laterally positioned and an extra abdominal pad. Both the
two lateral pads and the abdominal pad must be fastened
on the waist strap via the existing hook-and-loop surfaces.
For the gradual reduction of stability and for mobilisation,
the individual elements – such as the abdominal pad and/
or lateral parts – may be removed in a first step.
In a second step, the high spinal pad may be replaced by
a smaller spinal pad. The treating physician is responsible
for making the decision regarding the removal of stabilisa-
tion elements and the degree of mobilisation.
Replacement of the spinal pad
First open the zipper of the spinal pad. The pad is connec-
ted with the waist strap by two horizontally extending gui-
de bands. On the left and the right side of the pad, each of
these two bands leads through a clipped in plastic band
passage. In order to loosen the band passage, grasp the
guide band to the left and right of the guide and pull it to
you. Repeat this process with the other band passages as
well. After all four connections have been opened, simply
remove the waist strap from the pad.
Now open the zipper of the short pad. Place the strap in
the centre of the open pad and thread the four enclosed
guiding parts into the two guide bands of the pad (two on
the top and two on the bottom). After that, the four gui-
ding parts must be pushed again into the pulley system's
hollows intended for this. Make sure that all four plug con-
nections are snapped in and firmly connected with each
other. Thereafter, close the zipper again.
Precautions
Follow the advice of the professional who prescribed or
supplied the product. Consult your professional if discom-
fort occurs. Store at room temperature, preferably in its
original packaging. For hygiene and performance reasons,
do not re-use the product for another patient. Any serious
incident that occurs in connection with the product must
be reported to the manufacturer and to the competent