medi Classic Manual De Instrucciones página 4

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medi Classic/
medi Jeans
Intended purpose
medi Classic / medi Jeans are braces for
immobilising the knee.
Indications
For all indications which require
immobilisation of the knee joint in an
extended/bended position, such as:
• Following ligament injury (post-
traumatic/post-operative)
• Following meniscal injury (post-
traumatic/post-operative)
• Following tendon injury (post-
traumatic/post-operative)
• Following patellar dislocation
• Following fractures in proximity to the
knee joint
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.
Important notes
Occasionally pain may develop in the calf
during the first few hours of use. If this
has not reduced considerably after 24
hours, the doctor should be contacted.
You should also contact your doctor in
the case of sudden pain, swelling, loss of
sensation or a feeling of coldness in the
foot or if the toes become blue. In this
event, while you are waiting for the
doctor, loosen the Velcro fasteners and
keep the leg completely still until you are
given further instructions.
Applying the brace
• Open all hook and loop fastenings, and
place the brace over the patient's leg
(Fig. 1). NOTE: The side parts of the
medi Classic and medi Classic air can
be lengthened or shortened. Simply
release the side hook and loop, and
reattach it at the new position. (Fig. 2)
• If necessary, the medial and lateral
rods can be moulded (Fig. 3).
• Wrap the sides around the leg so that
the kneecap remains uncovered.
• First close the thigh straps, then the
calf straps. Tighten the fastener
directly above the knee again
Care instructions
Please close the hook and loop fasteners
before washing and remove the
ortheses. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and