With its patented ratchet closure, the medi 4C is very easy to put on. The materials used are skin-friendly and nickel free. The covers can be hand washed in a mild soap solution. Areas of application Stable vertebral compression fracture: if a vertebral body fractures in the area of the chest or lumbar spine, this is known as a compression fracture. This usually occurs as the result of an accident or fall. The bone marrow remains undamaged (which is why it is called stable). The fracture is almost always detected in the form of pressure pain and pain on percussion. For medium term immobilisation following intervertebral disc surgery. As long term management for inoperable spinal tumours and metastases After surgical treatment of spinal tumours and metastases