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1. Purpose
The knee brace is intended for medical use only at the knee joint and
solely for contact with intact skin.
Note:
The brace is only intended for use on one patient. Do not reuse.
2. Indication and operation
Use in:
Osteoarthritis of the knee, especially with bow legs or
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knock-knee deformity
Injuries to the knee joint, in which the meniscus needs to be
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relieved
After surgery on ligaments and meniscus to protect the
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surgical outcome
After collateral ligament injuries of the knee, especially
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when instability is present
The indication is provided by the physician.
The knee brace works by shifting the load line passing through the
knee joint medially or laterally as needed. The other compartment is
correspondingly relieved. The forces needed to relieve the stress on
the meniscus are generated by standing with an outstretched leg.
3. Selection of the brace size
The brace is available in five sizes. These differ in ankle height with
the matching side rail length. The total height of the brace should be
at least 1 cm shorter than the height of the fibula head measured
from the floor (Fig. 19, measure X).
Identification / REF
2031001-1 L/R
2031001-2 L/R
2031001-3 L/R
2031001-4 L/R
2031001-5 L/R
L = for the left side of the leg · R = for the right side of the leg.
Total height of the brace
30 cm
34 cm
38,5 cm
43 cm
47,5 cm
4. Design description
The knee brace consists of a foot piece and a side rail forming
a joint in the ankle area. Attached to the end of the side rail there
is a movable pad that is equipped with a fleece cushion and is
fastened to the lower leg with a hook-and-loop fastener.
5. Adapting the knee brace to the patient
Adapting the brace to the patient´s shoe, the foot plate of the
brace is cut to fit (Figs. 2 – 5). The ankle position (Fig. 3) must be
taken into account. The size markings on the foot plate are to
serve as a guide only. The foot plate can be positioned under
the insole (Fig. 5). The shoe is an integral part of the knee brace,
which provides the position and function.
Note:
Using a solid soled, lace-up shoe is recommended.
The lower leg bar must match the contour of the lower leg (Fig.6).
For medial osteoarthritis it is necessary to apply lateral
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pressure below the knee.
For lateral osteoarthritis it is necessary to apply medial
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pressure below the knee.
The required preload (Fig. 7) is generated via the contour of the ankle
and lower leg bar. Ensure that the pressure generated on the leg
meets the patient's requirements.
Note:
Checking the effect of orthotic correction is recommended.
The hook-and-loop fastener is shortened as required (Fig.8).
Alternatively, there is the possibility of incorporating an elastic strap
(Figs.15 -18). To use the elastic hook-and-loop fastener fasten it
through the rear eyelet of the pad (Figs.15+16) and put it together
with the main hook-and-loop fastener to fit the lower leg (Figs.17+18).
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