Medi Soft OA Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 6

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soft tissue compression, in order to limit
movement of the knee to the desired
radius.
Putting on the brace
Before use
• Ensure that both load relief
mechanisms are in the starting
position (close to the knee joint) and
that the switch is set to the white dot.
(Fig. 1)
• Open all quick-release clasps on the
front of the brace, by turning them
slightly. (Fig. 2)
• Open the hook and loop fastening on
the brace. (Fig. 3)
Putting the brace on
• Bend your leg at approx. 70° and pull
the brace onto the injured leg. (Fig. 4).
• 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. 5)
• Now close both of the hook and loop
fastenings on the upper part of the
brace. (Fig. 6)
• Fasten the quick-release clasp for strap
1 first and then fasten the quick-
release clasp for strap 2 (Fig. 7).
• Now fasten straps 3 and 4. (Fig. 8)
• Push and/or pull the load relief
mechanism up or down, moving along
the increasing number scale.
(Attention: To reduce pressure, the lock
needs to be released and then
refastened after setting).
An audible click is heard for every
change in level (Fig. 9 and 10) to show
that the brace has engaged.
The greatest level of load relief is
attained at level 9.
Alternatively, you can open the slider,
then push the mechanism to the
desired position on the number scale
and then lock the slider again.
The orthopaedic technician has set the
brace in advance and has established a
benchmark value with you. Depending
on your level of pain, you can adjust
the mechanism to fit your needs.
• Take a few steps and ensure that the
brace is sitting correctly on the leg. If
necessary, correct the position of the
brace again.
Taking the brace off
• Deactivate the load relief mechanism
by releasing the switch and pushing
the mechanism towards the knee joint.
(Figs. 11 and 12)
• Then set the switch back to the white
dot.
• Undo all of the quick-release clasps.
(Fig. 13)
• Open the hook and loop fastening on
the brace and pull it off your leg,
moving downwards. (Fig. 14)
• Close the velcro fastening and all
quick-release clasps to ensure that no
damage is done to the brace. (Fig. 15)
Note for technicians
• Set the load relief system (strap
system) so that the patient attains a
good level of pain relief. To do this,
with the brace in its starting position
(control is close to joint), pull the straps
tightly. Then set up the three-point
system. Level 7/8 is considered the
guideline starting level. The patient
can increase or reduce the level of
pressure. (Fig. 16)
• 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.