ImmoVest

Scapulo-humeral immobilisation vest

Properties

• Perfect immobilisation thanks to its strap and shoulder adjustment system.
• 3D aerated knit.
• One model for the right or left shoulder, and only 2 sizes.

Indications

• Uncomplicated shoulder injuries:
  • anterior dislocation of the shoulder,
  • non-displaced, non-articular fracture of the scapula,
  • uncomplicated acromioclavicular dislocation (“separated shoulder”).
• Immobilisation of the elbow following dislocation.
• Fractures of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, humeral head or lesser tuberosity of the humerus (non-surgical indications).
• Immobilisation following surgery to correct instability.
• Rotator cuff rupture in the acute phase.
• Acute scapulohumeral periarthritis (“frozen shoulder”).
• Paralysis of the brachial plexus.
• Re-education of the scapulohumeral joint.
• Pain-relieving immobilisation of the shoulder after the inflammatory phase (acute rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis).

Contraindications

• Complicated shoulder injuries: displaced fracture, commutated fracture, open fracture, fracture with nerve or vascular damage, severe ligament rupture.
• Do not apply the product in direct contact with broken skin.