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ARTICLE'S CHARACTERISTIC
Open orthosis of genual joint with kneecap stabilizer with uniaxial splints without regulation of a bend and extension angle, has been made of perforated neoprene foam, which is two-sidedly coated with lining fabric. It has two units of supportive girdles made of VELCRO stickers. The device is provided with uniaxial side splints made of aluminum alloy The system of splints in the orthosis and their specific construction allow to adhere perfectly to the limb and also enable to stabilize the joint excellently. Side splints were sewn into the article therefore the orthosis can be used on both limbs simultaneously as well as can be used by women. Furthermore, thanks to its open form, it can be used by elderly persons and persons who are overweight. |
ATTRIBUTES
- Perfect draining off of moisture from the orthosis - thanks to use of internal perforation which permits on breathing skin freely.
- Partial carrying away of heat from the patient's skin - thanks to use of internal perforation which permits on moving away the excess of heat.
- Comfort of use - thanks to its open construction you can easily put on and take off the orthosis.
PURPOSE:
The product is used in following cases:
- dislocation of genual joint,
- twist and sprain of genual joint,
- side instability of genual joint,
- damages of knee ligaments LCL, MCL and ACL,
- reconstruction of the knee ligaments,
- other operations (orthopedic),
- habitual subluxation kneecaps, posttraumatic
CONTRAINDICATION:
The device shouldn't be used in following cases:
- fresh wounds
- excoriations
- skin eczema
- skin allergy
- varicosity
- ulceration of shin
USAGE:
Rehabilitation, orthopaedics, neurology, neurosurgery, rheumatology.
HOW TO PUT IT ON:
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS:
- Use only according to doctor's advice and under doctor's supervision
- The product should be adjusted on the patient for the first time by a doctor or qualified medical staff.
- Do not use the device directly after usage of cream or worm-up gel.
- It is advisable to use the product together with anti-varicose stockings of minimal pressure.
- Wrong size or incorrect usage of product may cause problems with blood circulation, stress to the protected joint and possibility of skin damage.
- Luck of everyday personal hygiene or wrong maintenance and washing of the product may cause excoriations or allergic reaction connected with increased sweating and bacterial flora.
HOW TO PUT IT ON - SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM:
MAINTENANCE:
- Hand-wash in warm water and soap in 30 deg. temperature
- Do not iron
- Do not use chlorine
- Dry far from the sources of heat
MATERIALS: Neoprene, orthopedic splints made of carbon fibre, VELCRO types, polyamide buckles, profiled ring which is made of antifungal foam |