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LIGAMENT KNEE BRACE WITH
FLEXION/EXTENSION CONTROL
Properties:
• Hinged side reinforcements for keeping the knee stable.
• TM5+ hinge exactly reproducing the natural movement of the knee.
• Flexion/extension adjustment without requiring any special tool.
• Model totally open, making it easy to fit.
• Simple-to use system of clip buckles.
• Suspension strap for keeping the orthesis properly fitted to the leg.
• Anatomic knit delivering homogeneous compression.
• Fine and supple knit at the popliteal fossa for maximum comfort.
• Silicone threads at the top of the knee brace, optimising holding of the orthesis on
the leg.
Indications:
• Cruciate ligament tears (pre/post operational or functional treatment).
• Medium or serious lateral ligament sprains (functional treatment).
• Instability of the knee joint.
• Serious ligament insufficiency.
Contraindication:
Do not apply the product in direct contact with broken skin.
Side effects:
No side effects are as yet known for correct use.
Fitting:
• For optimum use of the device, we recommend wearing it on the bare skin
(except in the case contraindicated).
• To position the knee brace properly, place the fine knit
fossa, with the leg straight, hold the reinforcing members on either side at
the hinge and do a flexion/extension.
• Wrap the knee brace around the leg, and then close the hook-and-loop
fasteners situated at the top and bottom of the knee brace.
• Then close the straps of the knee brace (see drawing):
- Tighten strap A (suspension strap) situated below the popliteal fossa.
- Clip the buckle of strap B, and then tighten the strap while holding the buckle
lightly.
- Clip and/or tighten straps C, D, E, F, G, and H successively.
If you feel the need to tighten the straps during an activity, make sure you tighten
them following the steps indicated in the fitting instructions.
To make the knee brace more comfortable and improve its hold, the stays can be
shaped.
Flexion/extension control:
The default setting of your Genu Ligaflex ROM is the position in which extension
is limited to 0°. To change this setting, please follow the following instructions, to
be repeated with the same limitation on both hinges. The extensions and flexion
limitations are situated on plastic pieces contained in the box (
Possible extension limitation: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40°.
Possible flexion limitation: 0, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90°.
Adjusting the extension limitation
1. Choose the desired extension limitation on the corresponding plastic piece (
2. Open the hinge cap by using the latch located at the back: push the latch inwards
and then lift the cap.
3. Remove the extension limitation in place by putting the hinge in slight flexion.
Take good note of the insertion direction in which the limitation is inserted.
4. Insert the new extension limitation. Be watchful to check that the shape of this
piece matches the outline of the cap (
extension position in order to make sure that the extension limitation is in the
right position.
5. Close the cap, and then do a few flexions/extensions to make sure that the
limitation is properly locked at the desired angle.
Adjusting the flexion limitation
1. Choose the desired flexion limitation on the corresponding plastic piece (
2. Open the hinge cap by using the latch located at the back: push the latch inwards
and then lift the cap.
3. Put the hinge into the maximum extension position and insert the desired flexion
limitation (the flexion limitations are placed at the back of the hinge). Make sure
the hole located in the flexion limitation coincides with the hole situated in the
hinge (metal portion,
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limitation is properly locked at the desired angle.
Final locking of the hinge cap
1. Detach the plastic piece for locking the cap from its packaging.
2. Once the cap is closed, point the locking piece in such a manner that it fits into
the notch in the cap. Then push the locking piece until it comes into abutment.
Caution:
The setting of the flexion/extension should be defined and adjusted by your
healthcare practitioner. They must make the same adjustment of the angle settings
on the right side and on the left side of the orthesis (in both hinges). Otherwise, the
hinges might be damaged.
Precautions:
Follow the advice of the healthcare practitioner who prescribed or supplied the
product. Wearing this product, as with any compression product, could, in some
persons, cause cutaneous reactions (redness, erythema). Should this occur, it
is preferable to readjust or remove the product and ask the professional who
delivered the product for advice.
Store at room temperature, preferably in its original packaging.
For hygiene and performance reasons, do not re-use the product for another
patient.
Please determine the appropriate size for the device on the basis of the table of
sizes on Page 2 of these instructions, and on the box of the product.
Washing instructions:
• Take off the reinforcing members before washing.
• Fasten Velcro tabs before washing.
• Machine wash at 30 °C, delicates cycle, preferably in a wash bag.
• Do not use detergents, fabric softeners or aggressive products (products
containing chlorine).
• Squeeze out excess water.
• Allow to dry in the ambient air, remote from any source of heat.
Composition :
Polyamide - Polyurethane - Polyester - Elastane - Silicone.
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