Optec Stealth TLSO Back Support

Optec Stealth TLSO Back Support Features

• Optec Stealth TLSO Back support is indicated for:
  - Burst Fx
  - Degenerative, herniated or bulging disc
  - Facet syndrome
  - Kyphosis
  - Post-op spinal stabilization
  - Post-op disc surgery
  - Spinal stenosis
  - Spondylolysis
  - Spondylolsthesis
• Standard components:
  - Corset
  - Anterior polymer panel
  - Rehab polymer panel
  - Post-op immobilization polymer panel
  - Rigid panels
  - Dorsal lumbar kit (DLK)

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TLSO with anterior thoracic extensions (ATE) fitting instructions:

• Begin with the Stealth Corset open and the strap on the Thoracic Attachment closed on the left side only. Your caregiver should have already adjusted the Thoracic Attachment and the position of the front panel specifically to your body.
• Slip left your left arm through the loop of the Thoracic Attachment so that the strap rests on your shoulder and the Rigid Front Panel is against your abdomen.
• Center the Back Plastic Panel on your back and position the waist grooves at your waist. Loosely attach the Stealth Corset by attaching the Right Panel to the Left Panel. Snap the right strap of the Thoracic Attachment into the buckle.
• Re-open the Stealth Corset by detaching the Right Panel from the Left Panel. Align the Left Panel of the Corset with the Rigid Front Panel attached to it on your abdomen and press firmly with you left hand. Pull Right Panel of Corset with velcro snugly over the left velcro attachment.
• Using the arthritic thumb grips, detach the bottom compression straps for orthosis that have two straps on each side, or the single strap for orthosis that have only one strap on each side, and pull straps simultaneously away from your body. Secure the left strap to the center of the orthosis followed by the right strap. Repeat for top straps, if applicable.
• For best results, re-tighten straps in the same order while laying on a flat surface with your knees bent and feet flat. Finally, ensure that orthosis fit is snug and does not cause any discomfort.
   

TLSO with dorsal lumbar kit (DLK) fitting instructions:

• With the Stealth Corset open and Sternal Panel attached to left side only, slip your arms through the loops of the DLK as if putting on a backpack. Your caregiver should have already adjusted the DLK to the appropriate height.
• With the Back Plastic Panel centered on your back, align the Left Panel of the Corset on your abdomen and press firmly with you left hand. Pull Right Panel of Corset with velcro over the left velcro attachment.
• Using the arthritic thumb grips, detach the bottom compression straps for orthosis that have two straps on each side, or the single strap for orthosis that have only one strap on each side, and pull straps simultaneously away from your body. Secure the left strap to the center of the orthosis followed by the right strap. Repeat for top straps if applicable.
• Snap the loose side of the Sternal Panel into the other side of the buckle. Your caregiver should have already adjusted the straps of the Sternal Panel so that the straps of the DLK sit comfortably on your shoulders.
• Pull the shoulder straps on the DLK simultaneously to the appropriate amount of tension, as originally directed by your caregiver.
• For best results, re-tighten straps in the same order while laying on a flat surface with your knees bent and feet flat. Finally, ensure that orthosis fit is snug and does not cause any discomfort.
   

Care and general guidelines:

• Before cleaning, remove plastic inserts from front and back panels.
• Hand wash at 86 F with mild soap. When drying, do not expose to direct heat (heater or sunlight) air dry.
• Never iron or dry clean. If not rinsed well after washing, residual soap may cause skin irritation and product deterioration.
• It is not uncommon for your body to change size under the spinal brace, because of the compression of the brace and because of a reduction in post-surgical swelling.
• If you change enough in size that you can no longer adjust the straps enough to get good compression, see your practitioner for a follow-up visit to resize or replace your brace.
• Your practitioner knows your medical status and is using the spinal brace as one part of your total care.
• It is important to follow his or her instructions exactly, even if they differ from some of the following guidelines.