Contraindications - Medi Genumedi PSS Gebrauchsanweisung

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Genumedi
Intended purpose
Genumedi PSS is a brace which guides patella tracking.
Indications
All indications which require patella tracking to be guided, such as:
• Patellar tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Contraindications

None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause local pressure sores or
constriction of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you should consult
the doctor treating you before you use it if the following circumstances
apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the area of application, particularly
with infectious indications (excessive heat, swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders (e.g. as seen in diabetes,
varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally, swelling of soft tissue adjacent to
the area of application which is not related to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can result in localised skin
inflammation or irritation that is due to mechanical irritation of the
skin (particularly in conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide care to the adults and
children, applying the available information on the measurements/
sizes and necessary functions/indications and in line with the
information provided by the manufacturer, and acting under their own
responsibility.
Note on wearing
Supports are most beneficial during physical activity. The support can
in principle be worn throughout the day. This must depend on how
comfortable the wearer is. Moreover, the knee may not be bent by
more than 70° when sitting. The support should be removed for long
breaks (e.g. long periods sitting, long drives or sleeping).
The support is suitable for use in water. After use, please rinse
thoroughly.
Putting on / Taking off
• Open the two belt straps.
• Hold the support with the thumb on the inside at the top end of the
side stabilisation rods (Fig. 1).
• Pull the support over the knee in such a way that the two silicon pads
cover the centre of the kneecap without applying any pressure. Make
sure when positioning the support that the smaller pad (tendon pad)
is located below the kneecap over the patellar tendon. (Figs. 2 + 3).
• Now close the front belt strap with your leg slightly bent. Check when
doing so that this strap runs over the small pad (Fig. 4).
• Then close the rear belt strap (Fig. 5).
• The belt may be cut to the individually required length. To this end,
open the hook and loop fasteners at the end of the belt and shorten it
accordingly. (Fig. 6).
• Then check the support's position again.
• To remove it, first open the two belt straps. Then reach into the
support from the bottom end and pull downwards (Fig. 7).
Care instructions
The silicone ring is not supposed to be removed before washing. Hook
and loop fasteners should be closed for washing. We recommend using
a laundry bag. Fabric softeners, fats, oils, lotions, ointments and soap
residues can affect the material, hinder the Clima Comfort effect and
cause skin irritations.
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