Medi Soft OA light Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 6

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flexion restrictions under the orders
of the doctor treating you. To avoid
hyperextension, extension wedges
or 0° wedges must always be used.
The wedges set the exact radius of
movement for the brace. If soft tissue
conditions pose issues, then it may be
necessary to use a larger wedge, due to
soft tissue compression, in order to limit
movement of the knee to the desired
radius.
Fitting instructions
Open the straps on the front and the
hook and loop fastenings on the brace.
(Fig. 1)
Putting the brace on
• Bend your leg at approx. 70° and pull
the brace onto the injured leg. (Fig. 2)
• Pull the brace up your leg until the
fabric comes to below the kneecap and
ensure that the kneecap is positioned
in the centre of the opening. The centre
of the brace joint between the two
lateral joint splints is now sitting
around the same level as the upper
edge of the kneecap.
Please make sure that the brace has
been placed on the leg straight and is
not twisted. (Fig. 3)
• Now close the fasteners on the upper
part of the brace. (Fig. 4)
• Once again, ensure that the brace is
sitting correctly.
• First, pull the lower strap (1) through
the slot on the joint and set it to the
setting that was defined by the
technician. Fasten the hook and loop.
Then set the upper strap (2) and fasten
it.
• The straps at the back have already
been set by the technician. (Figs. 5 and
6)
• Take a few steps and ensure that the
brace is sitting correctly on the leg. If
necessary, correct the position of the
brace again. (Fig. 7)
Taking the brace off
• Open both of the straps and stick the
end of the straps back onto their
respective straps, to prevent them
from snagging clothing. (Fig. 8)
• Open the fasteners on the brace and
pull it off your leg, moving downwards.
Close the hook and loop fastening to
prevent damage from occurring. (Fig 9)
Note for technicians
• Set the load relief system (strap
system) so that the patient attains a
good level of pain relief. The base
setting should be set so that the
patient can still increase or decrease
pressure. (Fig. 10)
• Allow the patient to wear the brace for
a few minutes to ensure that the
straps are providing an appropriate
and comfortable level of tension.
Care instructions
Hook and loop fasteners should be closed
for washing. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably
using medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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Storage instructions
Keep the product in a dry place and do
not expose to direct sunlight.
Material composition
Polyamide, poliurethane, polyester,
lycra, aluminum