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ARTICLE'S CHARACTERISTIC
Open orthosis has been made of perforated neoprene foam, which is coated with lining fabric. It has four independent units of supportive girdles made of VELCRO stickers. The device is provided with biaxial side splints with a rack mechanism made of high quality alloy of aluminum coated with permanent powder cover. The system of splints in the orthosis is arranged in a shape of X letter, it allows to adhere perfectly to the limb and also enables to stabilize the joint excellently. Inside splints' hocks we assembled anatomical covers made of elastic material, which permit on more exact adhesion of splint to the side part of knee. Biaxial working order of hocks inside the splint is maximally similar to anatomical movement of genual joint.
ATTRIBUTES:
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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.
- Opportunity of use the orthosis by elderly persons and persons who are overweight - thanks to open construction of orthosis at the front side
- Joint stabilization increased - due to elongation of orthopaedic splints and instalation four groups of velcro tapes
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
CAUTION! Before washing disassemble side splint!
MATERIALS: Neoprene, orthopedic splints made of carbon fibre, VELCRO types, polyamide buckles, profiled ring which is made of antifungal foam |