Preserve spinal health in elderly patients

The DAUM vertebral pressure reducer supports patients with rheumatologic and degenerative spine conditions, including osteoporosis and osteopenia, by reducing vertebral load and preserving mobility. This is a key factor in preventing fragility fractures.

Over the course of 30 years, the Daum® back therapy has helped over 15.000 patients in their quest to feel comfortable again without sacrificing their daily activities.

Key effects*:

*2023 clinical study, n=79

Low back pain: a major challenge in rheumatology

According to multiple studies, low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, with a prevalence of 80% worldwide. In rheumatology practice, it is a leading driver of consultations, functional decline, and chronic disability.

Leading cause of disability

Low back pain has been determined to be the leading cause of disability as well as the #1 cause of work absenteeism.

For elderly patients, it often combines with degenerative changes (spondylarthrosis, osteoporosis) to accelerate loss of autonomy.

A heavy burden for society

The annual cost of low back pain is estimated at $600 billion globally.

Beyond direct costs, the greatest burden lies in reduced quality of life, dependency, and fracture-related complications.

Clinical reality in chronic low back pain

Chronic course

The patients we meet have usually been suffering for 15 years. They’ve tried everything: physical therapy, infiltrations, painkillers, surgery, other back braces.

This cumulative history often leads to frustration and reduced adherence to new treatments.

Loss of functional capacity

A lot of the patients we meet claim that they only feel comfortable lying down or sitting down with pillows supporting their lower back.

Daily activities such as walking, sitting, or standing become increasingly limited, reducing quality of life and independence.

Kinesiophobia and deconditioning

Because of the pain they’re experiencing, patients tend to avoid moving for fear that the wrong movement is going to cost them dearly.

This avoidance of activity accelerates muscle deconditioning, postural instability, and dependence. Breaking this cycle is essential for long-term management.

Therapeutic priorities in chronic low back pain

Providing patients with a long term solution that will not only make them feel better but also actually make them better requires two different components.

Relief

For most patients, the immediate need is to reduce pain intensity. Support is needed to stabilize weakened spinal segments and decrease mechanical stress on intervertebral structures.

Mobility

A crucial part of spine health is movement. Sustained movement is essential to prevent deconditioning. Guidelines emphasize multidisciplinary care combining load reduction with exercises to preserve function.

The Daum® Brace

Load redistribution without immobilization

How it works

The Daum® brace’s uniqueness comes from the fact that it alleviates the weakened segments of the spine by redistributing the weight on two lateral pistons that act as pillars and shock absorbers.

The weight distribution, which can be adjusted daily by the patient, provides pain relief while the pneumatic system ensures maximum mobility for the patient. This allows them to feel better and be actors of their own therapy.

How we work

Every Daum® brace is custom-made and handbuilt to suit the needs and specificities of patients. Each patient is being examined and fitted, and their brace is built in real time to make sure nothing is left to chance.

Regular follow-up visits are a crucial part of the therapy as the orthosis needs to be adjusted according to the evolution of the patient’s morphology. If the brace is working, so are we.

Key facts and figures

Orthosis weight : 750 grams
30 years of experience
18th generation
15.000+ patients
ISO 13485 company

2023 clinical study

A prospective longitudinal study on the use of the DAUM brace in a consecutive series of 79 cases with low back pain in subjects with a variety of diagnoses was carried out. 28% of the subjects had undergone surgery prior to using the brace, others hadn’t. Patient were enrolled from February till October 2023 and three outcome measures were analyzed: pain (VAS), disability (Oswestry score), and depression (Zung score).

The findings of this study have been presented at the 2023 edition of the BISS (Brussels International Spine Symposium) by F.P. Collignon, MD-PhD, head of neurosurgery at Delta Hospital and Parc Leopold Hospital in Brussels.

Pain Score (VAS)

VAS score experienced a substantial reduction of 3.39, declining from an average of 6.98 on day 1 to 3.6 on day 180 (t(78) = 14.76, p < 0.0001).

We observe improvements in 95% of patients, with an average pain score decrease of 48%.

This reflects a considerable reduction in pain levels.

Disability Score (Oswestry)

Secondly, the Oswestry score saw a significant decrease, dropping from an average of 45.0% on day 1 to 31.2% on day 180 (t(78) = 10.59, p < 0.0001).

We observe improvements in 79,8% of patients, with an average disability score decrease of 31%.

This signals an improvement in functional disability among the participants.

Depression Score (Zung)

The Zung score exhibited a remarkable reduction, shifting from an average of 45.6% on day 1 to an average of 36.2% on day 180 (t(78) = 7.5, p < 0.0001).

We observe improvements in 91,2% of patients, with an average depression score decrease of 20%.

This indicates a positive trend in the psychological well-being of participants.

Our analysis revealed a significant correlation between the changes in Oswestry and VAS scores over the 180 days. Similarly, the alterations in Zung scores correlated significantly with changes in Oswestry scores. Importantly, none of these parameter changes showed any correlation with the age of participants.

Main takeaways :

VAS ↓ 48%
Oswestry ↓ 31%
Zung ↓ 20%

These findings collectively suggest promising outcomes associated with the use of our medical device, particularly in terms of psychological well- being, functional disability, and pain management over the study period.

Contact and collaboration

We are a team of dedicated professionals focused on improving patient well-being as well as building durable relationships with our clinical counterparts. We collaborate with rheumatologists, orthopedists, and physiotherapists to integrate the brace into evidence-based care pathways.

We regularly hold presentations and discussions with specialists and open the doors to our workshop to them.

Pathologies

Our custom-made orthosis has been prescribed and recommended for the following pathologies

Patient-reported outcomes

We’ve helped 12.000+ patients over the course of 30 years. Here’s what they have to say.

“Your brace helped me regain comfort and mobility very quickly. I was « fixed » about 3 months after the onset of the crisis. The piston system makes it possible to follow movements while maintaining the extension of the whole, which is clearly a very useful innovation and not just comfortable.”

-J.P.V.

« Thanks to the brace, my back almost never hurts anymore, whereas I used to be unable to even stand in a queue or even walk slowly. »

-B.F.A.

“You have given me so much comfort at a time when my health was so uncertain. Thank you for the time and attention you have devoted to me.”

-J.D.C.

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