CALIFORNIA SOFT SPINAL SYSTEM™. CALIFORNIA™ SOFT SPINAL SYSTEM TO TREAT: HBACK PAIN HDISCOGENIC DISEASE HPOST OPERATIVE SPINAL FUSIONS HLAMINECTOMIES

CALIFORNIA SOFT SPINAL SYSTEM™

CALIFORNIA™ SOFT SPINAL SYSTEM TO TREAT:

BACK PAIN DISCOGENIC DISEASE POST OPERATIVE SPINAL FUSIONS LAMINECTOMIES SPONDYLOLISTHESIS SPONDYLOLYSIS

CALIFORNIA™ SOFT SPINAL SYSTEM

FEATURES: Totally modular, interchangeable componentry Compound pull closure system Soft, hypoallergenic, breathable fabric Removable anterior & posterior panels Converts from:

LSO-- Lumbo Sacral Orthosis TLSO-- Thoraco Lumbo Sacral Orthosis


Three styles of TLSO Components ATE- anterior thoracic extension PTE- posterior thoracic extension

T-bar


Rigid, Semi-Rigid or “Soft” Control Lateral control panels (optional) 10 Sizes (5 Female, 5 Male)

Available Custom-to-Measurements

phone faxed modem


FITTING: Take required measurements:

Chest Circumference at Xyphoid Process Waist Circumference Hip Circumference

Choose LSO or TLSO design For TLSO measure:

Pubic Symphysis to Sternal notch

CALIFORNIA™ Soft Spinal System

FITTING (continued) Choose TLSO components

Anterior Thoracic Extension (ATE) or Posterior Thoracic Extension (PTE)or T-bar

Choose Front and Back Panels Front Panel- Flat or Pendulous Back Panel- 0 or 15 Lordosis Choose lateral support panels

Assemble componentry


remoldable and removable ABS plastic panel

easy side closure with dual straps


Easy to attach side closureEasy to apply and remove


PTE Attachment provides thoracic support promotes thoracic extension Straps go under arms and

crisscross in back


PTE Attachment padded anterior component pushes patient

into extension predrilled adjustment holes


Align Spinal System on Patient. Open the velcro straps on one side of the front of the

brace. Logroll the patient to his side and center the posterior

section under the patient’s low back. Roll patient to his back and reattach the velcro to close the

brace. Adjust straps for maximum support

Reach back and pull both bottom straps from the side closure forward simultaneously.

Reach back and pull both top straps forward simultaneously to tighten.

Readjust for maximum comfort


With patient laying supine, slide the posterior section under the patient. “Logroll” the patient carefully if required


Be sure back portion of brace is aligned properly.


Place front panel on abdomen with top of panel at approximately the xyphoid process.


Reattach the velcro at the side to close the brace.


Adjust straps by pulling both bottom straps forward simultaneously.

Repeat with both top straps.


KEY BENEFITS Both front and back panels are made of ABS plastic

and can be heated and modified with a heat gun. Panels are easy to trim. Heat panel with heat gun Cut with strong scissors

Panels can be removed, Creates a more flexible system Allows patient’s muscles to work more Easier to tolerate for elderly patients


KEY BENEFITS Back and Front panel inserts are predrilled for

ease of attaching/retrofitting TLSO components. Modular lateral components attach to anterior

portion with Velcro® tabs. Optional Posterior air bladder is also available. With back and front panel inserts and straps

removed, brace can be hand washed

KEY BENEFITS

Models available for men and women Female version is more pear shaped than male,

with greater widths at the hips than the male version.

Front panels are not as high on the female version, reducing the chance of breast irritation


CARE: Remove plastic inserts. Hand wash coolfoam pads in the sink with mild

detergent Rinse thorougly Pads should be line dried Replacement pads are available California™ Soft Spinal is also available custom to

measurement. contact customer service for measurement

requirements.

NEW FOR OCTOBER 2000!TWO NEW DESIGNS

California Compression Orthosis

California Low Profile


Extremely low profile design available in 8” and 10” posterior heights incomparable compression universal right/left pull tab


Indications:

Indicated for pain caused by specific activity:

work related activityheavy liftinggolfgardeningtwisting/repetitive activities

California Compression

California Low Profile Orthosis

Uses compound closure for easy one handed compression

Available with either ABS posterior panel or Coolfoam pad

California Low Profile

6” Anterior panel supports the abdomen reduces respiratory compression prevents the orthosis from “riding up”

•California Low Profile Orthosis

Low back pain:

obese patientspatients in late pregnancypatients with a short staturepatients who can not tolerate xiphoid height orthoses

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CALIFORNIA SOFT SPINAL SYSTEM™. CALIFORNIA™ SOFT SPINAL SYSTEM TO TREAT: HBACK PAIN HDISCOGENIC DISEASE HPOST OPERATIVE SPINAL FUSIONS HLAMINECTOMIES