Velpeau Type Shoulder Immobilizer

Characteristics:

• Made from a single piece of POROMAX mesh-like fabric in the form of a harness, with an anatomically designed shoulder pad to fit the shoulder.
• The anterior part consists of a flap that hugs the forearm.
• The back part consists 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 there are two bands, one of which hugs the opposite side, passing under the armpit, and at its end has a micro hook for fixing.
• The other band passes over the opposite shoulder, acting as a relief strap, with a micro hook system at its end for fixing it, these elements are joined together through an adjustment belt in the front area.
• Due to the fact that it is ambidextrous, it can be placed in both left and right upper limb fractures.
• Both inner sides are padded with foam and lined with velvet. Each element of the orthosis is differentiated by colors and stars to make it easier to place.

Effects: Immobilization of the shoulder and elbow joints.

Indications:

• Immobilization of dislocations in the acromio-articular joint
• Treatment of humeral neck fractures
• Non-displaced fractures of the scapula and joints
• Dislocations in the anterior shoulder area
• Treatment of the head of the humerus and acute periarthritis of the humeral scapular tuberosity
• Shoulder immobilization after inflammation.
• Rheumatism, rheumatoid polyarthritis.

Reference: ORLIMAN C44