Mediven Omomed

Omomed

Omomed is a shoulder joint support. The product is exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the shoulder and only on unbroken skin or if any wounds have been properly covered.

Indications

• Conservative/post-operative after proximal humeral head, scapula or glenoid fractures and AC joint dislocations
• Conservative with anterior shoulder luxation and chronic anterior subluxation as well as painful omarthrosis
• Post-operative after shoulder stabilisations, rotator interval
  reconstruction, refixation of the biceps tendon anchor (SLAP lesion)

Contraindications

Conservative and postoperative treatment of posterior shoulder
dislocation.

What is omarthrosis?
Omarthrosis, or osteoarthritis of the shoulder, is the term used to describe cartilage wear in the shoulder joint.

What is …?
… the head of the humerus?
This is the ball-shaped end of the upper arm bone
… the glenoid cavity?
This is the shoulder joint cavity
… the scapula?
This is the shoulder blade

What is luxation?
The shoulder joint is a so-called balland-socket joint and one of the most mobile in the whole body. But it is nevertheless often cricked or dislocated.Doctors refer to this as luxation. An operation is not usually needed, but the shoulder’s range of movement has to be
limited with this special support.

The effect of the support

The slightly compressive knitted fabric alleviates swellings and dispels muscle tensions. The movement is greatly restricted by the upper (white) strap, thus resting the injured shoulder and relieving pain. The shoulder can regenerate.

How often and when should I wear the support?
It is suitable for continuous use over a number of weeks. But during longer periods of rest (e.g. when sleeping) the support should be removed.

Care instructions

Velcro fasteners should be closed for washing. We recommend using a laundry bag. Soap residues, lotions and ointments can cause skin irritation and material wear.

• Wash the product by hand, preferably using a medi clean detergent, or in delicate cycle at 30°C using a mild detergent without fabric conditioners.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.

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