Introduction: Why Bracing? The Benefits to Bracing
An Interview with
Jürgen Harms, MD
The Science Behind Bauerfeind
Practical Uses – Non Surgical
Practical Uses – PostOp
Fabrication Facts: Bauerfeind Braces
Bauerfeind Brace FAQs
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A Physician’s Guide to Bracing

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Practical Uses: Nonsurgical

Spinal bracing is an important component of nonsurgical treatment that may be combined with medication and physical therapy. A brace regimen may be included in nonoperative plans to treat disorders including:

Facet syndrome
Low back pain; sprain / strain
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Nonoperative fracture management
Osteochondritis
Osteoporosis
Postoperative spinal stabilization
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
Spondylarthritis
Spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis
Degeneration of intervertebral discs

SofTec^® Lumbo

For back therapy in three phases

SofTec^® Lumbo’s modular construction allows for controlled therapy through individually adaptable three-step therapy. The orthosis can be adjusted directly in the patient’s bed, even if the patient is in a lying position.
Stage 1 (Stabilization phase): For effective postoperative or initially conservative stabilization of vertebral body segments S1 to L4 (”Short”) or S1 to L3 (“Long”), the orthosis is used together with the shell (diagram 2).
Stage 2 (Mobilization phase): During the initial stages of mobilization with progressive rehabilitation, the shell is removed and the textile element in the affected lumbosacral area is reinforced with CFR rods.
Stage 3 (Activity phase): As patients become increasingly active, the CFR rods are replaced by corset rods, thereby reducing the external supportive effect.