Velpeau Shoulder Immobilizer by the Orliman ® brand, manufactured in a single piece of harness-shaped POROMAX net fabric, with an anatomically developed shoulder pad to attach to the shoulder. It has a front part, which is made up of a flap that hugs the forearm and a back part, made up of two bands, one of which has a cavity to accommodate the elbow of the arm and an extended part at the end with a micro hook closure . At the other end, two bands are born, one of which hugs the opposite side, passing under the armpit and at its end has a micro hook for fixation. The other band goes through the opposite shoulder, acting as a relief belt, with a micro hook system at its end for fixation, these elements are united through a regulation belt in the front area.
Characteristics
- Because it is ambidextrous, it allows it to be placed in both left and right upper limb fractures.
- Both inner sides are foam-padded and velvet-lined.
- Each element of the orthosis is distinguished by colors and stars to facilitate its placement.
Indications
- Immobilization of dislocations in the acromio-articular joint.
- Indicated in the treatment of fractures of the neck of the humerus, non-displaced fractures of the scapula and joints, dislocations in the anterior area of the shoulder.
- Treatment of the head of the humerus and acute periarthritis of the humeral scapula tuberosity.
- Shoulder immobilization after inflammation. Rheumatism, rheumatoid polyarthritis.
Size: Chest perimeter including affected arm in cm:
- Size S: <95 cm.
- Size M: 95-110 cm.
- Size L: >110 cm.