Bandage

The bandage has been used in medicine for quite a long time. At first, these were simple structures designed to support problematic parts of the body. Then they began to recommend for pregnant women at different times. Modern models are suitable even for those who have been discharged after a caesarean section and are undergoing rehabilitation on an outpatient basis.

In medical terminology, a bandage means a special belt, which is created on the basis of wear-resistant and hygienically clean material. Any such specific postoperative assistant should be easy to clean without losing its original performance. Most of the models offered on the modern market, the price of which is affordable, can be washed in plain warm water with soap.

But not all versions support such a care algorithm, since specific proposals for the spine or support for any other bone structure may contain solid elements. We are talking about metal knitting needles or plastic inserts. But the usual postpartum assistant is erased easily, unless otherwise indicated in the instructions.

Another rule that tells you how to properly monitor the cleanliness of the purchase is the refusal to use chlorine-containing products and bleaching compounds for washing. Also, the prenatal specific support mechanism is not recommended to be machine washed. Even drying a knee brace or any other kind of it should be done without first wringing.

Primary classification

Schematically, all existing bandages can be divided into classic variations, corsets and reclinators. The first extensive family also has its own division, where solutions of a universal or combined type for pregnant women or women who have just given birth are in the first place in popularity.

The presented female neutralizer of many side effects during the period of becoming a mother is a belt based on elastic fabric. It fastens with Velcro for convenience.

If a universal option was bought, then it will help to transfer well both the prenatal and postnatal periods. At first, its main task is to strengthen the back, followed by the correct distribution of the load. The narrow part of the “shield” supports the abdominal region, being fixed strictly under the stomach.

At the end of gestation, the belt is turned over. Now the wide side is useful for the stomach. And for the back, the narrow part will be enough.

In such a simple way, it will be possible to save a lot without losing the target effect of this device. This is confirmed by numerous reviews of satisfied customers.

Traditional postoperative modifications are considered separately. They are recommended to be worn after surgery on the abdominal part of the body. There are special designs that help distribute pressure on the abdominal cavity. Such an unusual help is designed to mitigate the risks of developing various complications such as hernias. But how much to wear a “shield” should be decided by the doctor in each individual case individually.

The postoperative bandage has found wide application in plastic surgery, when the removal of fatty tissue takes place. Some consumers liked its elastic structure so much that they began to use unusual “outfits” not only after childbirth, but also for general body shaping, braces.

The compression effect when wearing a belt does a good job of evenly distributing pressure on the internal organs through the abdominal wall. This guarantees a stable scar formation without leaving free space for a hernia. Comfortable internal conditions for recovery are achieved only with an understanding of how to wear the device correctly. First, they are put on at the waist, and then for comfort they are fixed with an auxiliary contact tape, which is popularly called “Velcro”. Some pieces come with a drawstring that doesn’t affect how you put them on.

Many are interested in whether it is possible to wear a bandage on a naked body. But experts insist on the need to use underwear for postoperative versions. The supporting mechanism itself is usually allowed to be worn for no more than 8 hours per day.

Whatever format of the postoperative auxiliary element is assigned to a person, it is allowed to put on it at an early recovery stage. Also, doctors will insist on its use in the acute phase after an injury with a gradual transition to periodic wear. It includes physical activity.

The hernial analogue can be attributed to the same functional camp. This alternative is aimed at prophylactic purposes, as well as when organs are prolapsed. An experienced doctor will be able to advise a good belt based on the individual characteristics of the patient, who will try to protect the ward from the likelihood of relapse.

But in addition to knowing how to choose a suitable copy, the patient must remember the correct algorithm for putting it on. Do not experiment while standing with pulling the device. Instead, the person should assume a horizontal position so that the pelvis is above the shoulders. If there is still a hernia, then before putting on the bandage, it should be set manually.

Help for people with scoliosis

The corset deserves special attention in the modern classification of bandages. This is the name of corrective orthopedic installations, which are sold by almost every pharmacy. Their main goal is the treatment of scoliosis, which is achieved through a supportive base, tailored to the anatomical needs of the spine.

To support the main bone column of the body, various materials are used to strengthen the skeleton in its natural physiological position, which guarantees active correction of deformities.

Schematically, these devices can be divided into:

• supporting;
• corrective.

The size is selected purely individually, focusing on the weight of the patient, the severity of his disease and the need to unload the spine.

Support corsets are more likely to be a preventive tool that effectively copes with improving posture. It is not for nothing that it is allowed to be worn only in situations where the structure has not yet been deformed, although all the relevant prerequisites are already in place.

The main indications for a supportive alternative to traditional alignment mechanisms are:

• small angles of curvature;
• age changes;
• period after operations.

The best option here should be chosen by the attending surgeon or orthopedist, who will take into account the severity of the detected ailment. But if during the examination it suddenly turns out that the curvature has already occurred, having departed greatly from the original position, then supporting corsets are indispensable. Instead, the specialist prescribes corrective analogues.

They are positioned as a productive method for removing narrow-profile spinal issues. You will have to wear them for a long time. If a similar prescription was written by a pediatric orthopedist, then there is a high probability that after six months or a year the model will have to be changed again. This will improve the conditions for the baby, who is growing rapidly and his bones are ready to return to their natural place again.

The result will please:

• strengthened back muscles;
• elimination of pain syndrome;
• reducing the load on the spine.

In addition to the standard medical indications for wearing them, experts advise not to forget about the need to use such specific support for people whose professional activities are associated with increased physical exertion. These are not only loaders, but also ordinary people who lead an active sports lifestyle.

Chest and thoracolumbar bandages

In addition to the standard classification that divides the entire existing range into orthopedic and other broad classes, there is also a more specific division in medicine. Sorting involves filtering according to the principle of the zone of subsequent use.

The chest corrector is in particular demand among ordinary consumers.

It is based on:

• corset belt;
• semi-rigid back.

Due to such a successful body, it turns out to cover the entire problematic department, which distinguishes the corrector from the classic reclinator. The latter has only loops in the back area.

To make the fixation as reliable as possible, manufacturers have provided additional straps that are located in the middle of the torso. But even with a relatively understandable design, not all ordinary people fully understand what a chest bandage is for.

Doctors prescribe him to wear for correction:

• stoop;
• pathology of the location of the blades;
• pterygoid arrangement of the blades;
• violations of posture by scoliotic type;
• kyphoscoliosis at the initial stage.

The chest corrector is suitable even for a large weight of the patient, if the size is correctly selected. Convenience is added by the base material, which is an elastic base. It is also used for joints as a supporting mechanism after a radical intervention or significant injury.

For convenience, a pair of stiffening ribs is placed in the thoracic region to form a comfortable semi-rigid fixation for the curved part of the thoracic region. Despite the fact that you can choose the right copy even for children whose height and chest circumference is extremely small, such correctors are not provided for newborns. They are forbidden to practice until the child reaches the age of four.

In a slightly different way, thoracolumbar protectors are created, which include:

• corset belt;
• back with a semi-rigid foundation;
• recliner in its original form.

Due to the fact that the stiffeners here are an order of magnitude longer, the user will be able to independently adjust the desired size in order to fix the lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis.

The elastic element passing in the abdomen area is also fastened with Velcro. If you wear a supporting multifunctional constructor strictly according to the instructions, you will simultaneously have a beneficial effect on the spinal column not only along the sternum, but throughout its entire length.

But before choosing a suitable thoracolumbar “vest”, you should first check with the medical indications for its use.

The list includes:

• posture disorders among children, adults;
• kyphosis at 1-2 stages of development;
• scoliosis 1-2 stages.

The final category, which is part of the family of the thoracolumbar region, is the general corrective element necessary for the correction of the spine throughout. Whether to wear such a powerful design should be decided by the treating narrow specialist. But if he recommends acquiring such an assistant, he sees good chances of getting rid of a number of bone pathologies pretty soon.

The list of problems that such a massive mechanism successfully copes with when properly worn includes:

• scoliosis at 2-3 degrees of development;
• an angle of curvature of 20 degrees, but subject to the early age of the child before puberty;
• curvature of more than 40 degrees with a change in the vertebrae.

The last point is easy to explain on the basis of medical findings. In the course of research, experts found that after the onset of menstruation in girls, the rate of progression of scoliosis per year is about 5 degrees. The male body reacts according to a similar algorithm.

If an orthopedist has prescribed the purchase of a corrector for an adult, then he has only one goal – to slowly but surely increase the mobility of the spine, which has lost its former qualities for a number of reasons.

Neck brace

The neck bandage is also on the leading positions in the ranking of the most popular bone correctors. It is more voluminous than for a finger or other parts of the body, but the spectrum of work does the same. His priority is to protect the cervical vertebrae in order to unload the vertebrae during an increased load on them.

If, after removal of the uterus, it is required to wear just a supportive version of the bandage, then here it carries not only a preventive message. With the help of wearing an unusual corset, it will be possible to block the vertebrae from increased trauma due to the general normalization of the tone of the cervical muscles.

Against this background, the testimony looks quite clear:

• postoperative period;
• transport evacuation;
• instability;
• help with a fracture;
• destabilization of muscle tone;
• acquired anomalies of the department.

Among the contraindications, there is only one significant point – individual intolerance. But this item is also present if you wish to purchase a hip brace. Even a knee brace can be banned for the same reason.

Ankle protection

Against the background of correctors, bandages for different parts of the lower extremities are better known among ordinary consumers. They are used by those who cannot step on their feet due to problems associated with the failure of the ankle.

The ankle shield is designed to protect this part of the leg in collisions or in case of a forced fall. Especially often it is used by professional athletes who need additional compression on the “weak link”. The lower leg with such a secure grip will not be limited in freedom of movement.

With prolonged fixation, it will be possible to activate blood flow to the muscles, providing both a thermal and massage effect. Unlike belts that protect the abdominal wall, the ankle format has several varieties according to the stiffening ribs. This way it will be possible to securely fix the problem area, and the victim will be able to wear his comfortable everyday shoes without significant restrictions.

Assign the wearing of such an assistant for injuries and instability of the joint. No less often, therapy for the treatment of damaged ligaments cannot do without it. Even after a radical intervention, you can use such a specific pressure bandage.

Often, the orthopedist offers support for this kind of people at an age who have an increased chance of developing:

• arthritis;
• bursitis;
• a number of work-related injuries.

But still, the majority of consumers use ankle braces not as a preventive measure, but to support an already weakened or somehow damaged ankle.

Among the contraindications are the same individual intolerance, which is also the cause in the case of using the inguinal holder, as well as dermatological deviations. So called local changes in the skin.

Upper limb bandages

If for future or recently given birth women it is better to use special pants made of elastic fabric, which will be their bandage, then to support the upper limbs, it will be necessary to add stiffeners to the structure.

Separately for the hand, correctors are rarely produced, as manufacturers prefer to divide the zones of possible operation. The shoulder corrector is considered one of the most common, since it is this joint that is subjected to increased stress every day.

But if the mandatory recovery period is relatively short when wearing a uterine retainer, the shoulder alternative is sometimes recommended to be worn in courses. It perfectly helps to cope even with minor injuries of the corresponding part of the body.

We are talking about sprains, bruises and even violations of the integrity of the bone structure, which is characteristic of a clavicle fracture. If you work ahead of the curve, you can even protect the joint from arthrosis, arthritis and periarthritis. This happens due to the stabilization of the articular mechanism, followed by unloading of the ligamentous-muscular apparatus.

If the bandage for umbilical hernia has a relatively weak compression, then here it is stronger and is in the rank of moderate. And this applies to all types of orthoses. So called structures with metal or plastic components.

But the kerchief format of the bandage, like the immobilizing type, which is also called the Dezo bandage, may not have such a high compression.

It all depends on a number of individual indications.

Some patients manage to recover in a matter of weeks, successfully coping with the rehabilitation period after a radical intervention. Others have to wear a holder for months due to a dislocation, an inflammatory process in the tendons, or after an extensive trauma that provokes sprains, hypermobility.

Separately, orthopedic products are considered, which help to keep the elbow bend and the wrist joint in the block.

The first option is more used for the recovery stage after a sprain, bruise or other profile injury.

But more often it is wrist variations that are used in everyday life, which are perhaps the best friends of office workers who are forced to sit at a computer for hours doing their work. With its help, the wrist and the hand itself will receive a uniform load on all departments, which guarantees the correct position of the hand and joint when the hand touches the table.

Since the deformation of the wrist is inhibited, and recovery, on the contrary, is accelerated, wearing a bandage will be the best solution for diagnosed arthritis, bursitis.

Other versions of correctors for different departments of the articular-muscular type function according to an identical scheme. The knee joint is just one of them. Restraining bandages on the knee will not help here. For a quick recovery, it is important to get qualified advice from an orthopedist who will advise exactly a bandage made of elastic material.

You can buy almost any model in almost every pharmacy, focusing on your personal budget.