Donning and Doffing a Back Brace

 【Donning and Doffing a Back Brace】

💡 Postoperative Back Brace Usage

The back brace should be worn for a minimum of 3 months postoperatively, with discontinuation subject to evaluation by the physician. When donning the brace, please ensure that you are on the bed.

👉 Rigid Back Brace (Boston Brace): Post spinal fusion with bone cement, post spinal fusion surgery, post spinal steel screw fixation, post spinal scoliosis correction surgery.

👉 Soft Back Brace: Post minimally invasive or endoscopic decompression surgery.

📍 Wearing Procedure:

1. Begin by lying on your side, placing the back brace on your back, and then lying flat.
2. Adjust the front part of the back brace to the correct position, and secure it with Velcro (the lower edge of the brace should be at the hip joint).
3. Roll to your side again, use your upper hand to support the bed, and then use your body strength to sit up.