​The ​ClaviBrace Scapulo-Thoracic Stabilisation System​ (CSTS): 

"Three and half years ago I was involved in a dreadful RTC in which I incurred a number injuries with my right arm and shoulder being the worst.

Many surgeries later, bone grafts screws, plates etc proformed by the incredible Prof Lee still left me with limited elevation of my right arm. Mr Yewlett then took charge, another phenomenal man who helped with more procedures which certainly aided with arm elevation but the root cause was with my right scapula winging through the wrong muscles trying to do the right job, like stopping a car with a hand brake not the pedal. The car will slow down but not by the right means. 

I was then introduced to one of the most passionate and devoted woman you could ever meet. Barbara, the founder of Angel Med, measured and fitted a bespoke scapula gilet brace. I was instructed to wear it every waking hour for six months, which I did.

The Gilet brace construction and manoeuvrable padded supports wouldn't allow my scapula to wing (stick out) so when lifting my arm, it reintroduced the correct muscle group to work and reteach muscle memory.

Its now been 18 months since I was referred to Barbara and from my first visit, when I could only lift my arm 50% on a good day, I can now raise my arm like a child in a class room, and if things start to stiffen I simply put the Gilet back on for a day or two until thing's go back to normal.I'm so grateful to all the incredible people who have put me back together and helped with my recovery, and Barbara who when the surgery's was over her Gilet got parts fully moving in a way I thought could never happen.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart”.

Mark Merrin