BACK BRACE FOR COMPRESSION FRACTURE SKIN

After your skin and the pads are all dry, put on a T-shirt and apply the Jewett snugly before sitting or standing. Be careful not to twist or bend your back while the Jewett is off. If you cannot wash and dry under pads of the Jewett while wearing it, you will need to lie on your bed and remove the Jewett for a short time. If your doctor has told you to wear your Jewett at all times when standing or sitting, you can wear the Jewett in the shower or have sponge baths while lying on your bed without the brace. Tighten the latch until the brace feels snug.Ĭheck to see that the brace is aligned before getting up. Pull the latch out and down into the attachment. Hold the pieces of your brace in place and log roll onto your back.Īttach the front and back pieces of the brace together. Next, position the back of the brace around to your back or slide it under the side of your body. Make sure the upper pad is across your breastbone or sternum and the lower pad is across the front of your lower trunk or pubic bone.

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Your helper should position the front half of the brace with you lying on your side. Push with your heels and roll onto your side. Bend both legs by sliding your heels toward your buttocks. Roll to the other side of the bed almost onto your stomach. Use your arms and legs to move your hips over, or have a helper pull the sheet under you over to one side. For the Jewett to support and protect your spine in the proper manner, it must be worn very tight. If the Jewett “rides up” or twists out of position, it is too loose. Be sure the clear sliding pads are under the straps so the straps don’t dig into your sides. You do not have to adjust the strap each time.Ĭlose the strap snugly so the Jewett controls your back movement. Then close the brace like a book over the front of your body.įlip the latch on the other side to make it snug. To close the straps, insert the right side “keyhole” shaped piece over the peg and pull to tighten (slip the bigger end of the hole over the peg, then pull to engage the smaller part of the hole). You may also have a helper slide the back pad under you while you are lying on your back. Roll onto the back pad and strap without twisting or bending your back (you may need help). Putting on Your JewettĪlways wear the Jewett over a clean, dry t-shirt. Have a helper slide the brace out from under you. Open the keyhole latch on the right side and open brace like a book. While the Jewett is open or off, be careful not to twist or bend your back. To remove it, lie down and open the straps. Wear your Jewett as ordered by your doctor.

BACK BRACE FOR COMPRESSION FRACTURE HOW TO

To learn how to put on and take off your brace, watch the Jewett brace video. To relieve pressure from the front pads when sitting, try leaning back over a firm pillow, towel, or blanket behind the back pad of your Jewett or sit in a reclining chair.

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Bend at your hips and knees, but not your back when getting into and out of a car, sitting, or standing. Your Trip HomeĪrrange for someone to drive you home. Ask your doctor or occupational therapist for detailed guidelines. You should be able to do many normal activities by yourself or with a little help from caregivers or special tools. It should be uncomfortable when you begin moving into positions you should avoid. The Jewett brace will keep you from bending forward.

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