User Guide
JS-4040-S, JS-4040-R
L.A. Wire Frame
Instructions and User Guide
30660-001 REV E 2022-05-23
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Description
• Plastazote padded, tempered wire frame makes for a well-tolerated and comfortable cervical orthosis.
• Molded polyethylene occipital pad with aluminum stay allows easy contouring of posterior component.
• Lined with a cloth covered foam material for added comfort. Liner can be ordered separately.
• Hook and loop closure allows easy application by the patient.
Function
• Serves as a reminder to restrict head motion.
• Mechanically limits head nodding (flexion) and tends to reduce activity of the neck contours.
• Caution should be taken when unstable cervical fractures are present. The wire frame cervical orthosis may not
provide adequate stability of these conditions.
Product Number Product Description Neck Circumference Collar Height
CV100 Malibu Cervical Orthosis, Adult 30-39 cm • 12-15.5 in 8-13.5 cm • 3-5.3 in
CV101 Malibu Cervical Orthosis, Pediatric 39-45 cm • 15.5-18 in 8-13.5 cm • 3-5.3 in
Indications
C3-C6 ligament/muscular injuries, degenerative joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis.
Fitting
• Assess patient and determine size.
• Head should be positioned according to doctor’s direction.
• Collar comes to you in a neutral position (figure 1).
• Chin should fit into chin piece.
• Contour for maximum contact with chin, chest and posterior cervical arch. This can be achieved by
bending the wire within the Plastazote padding and in the front portion of the brace.
• To increase flexion, bring the chin and chest portions together (figure 2).
• Extension can be achieved by spreading the two sections apart to the desired height or amount of
extension desired. (Figure 3).
• Width can be adjusted by bending the sides together.
• The occipital pad with the aluminum stay allows easy contouring of posterior component to cervical
arch. Contour orthoses so that there is no undue pressure on any bony prominence such as the
prominent clavicle and/or sternum.
• If patient can stand or sit, finalize adjustments in these positions.
Notes:
• Clean surface of foam tube with rubbing alcohol when replacing moleskin chin pad.
• For best results, shape the wire frame collar over a rounded surface such as a bed frame of the back
of a chair.
Fitting Problems
• Unusually short neck.
• Bony prominences
• Fixed abnormal position of the head.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3