Advanced Orthopaedics Range Of Motion Universal Hinged Knee Brace

Advanced Orthopaedics Post Op Knee Brace Features

• Trimmable straps for size customization
• Telescoping bars are easily adjusted for a personalized fit
• Drop lock features allow the brace to be locked out with the push of a button
• Polycentric hinges provide a controlled range of motion with easily adjustable pin stops
• To help minimize brace migration, calf and thigh plates fit snugly around the leg with locking closure straps
• Easy to use ROM hinge with quick adjusting flexion and extension stops to control and limit knee flexion and extension
• Designed to provide a controlled range of motion for patients recovering from knee surgery or those with knee injuries or instabilities

Advanced Orthopaedics Universal Hinged Knee Brace is used for:

• Knee instability
• Minor meniscus injuries
• Patellar retinaculum injuries
• Postoperative knee rehabilitation
• Mild sprains of the medial or lateral collateral ligaments

How to Use Advanced Orthopaedics Locking Hinged Knee Brace?

Setting the Hinge:

• Remove the optional lock screw with an Allen wrench
• Rotate the hinge cover to expose the flexion stop pin
• Place the pin in the desired setting - pin holes are in 7.5-degree increments
• Next, rotate the hinge cover to expose the extension stop and set the pin
• Reposition the hinge cover to keep the pins in place
• As an option, when compliance is an issue, the optional locking screw can be replaced and tightened for patient lock-out
• Set the medial and lateral hinges to the same settings.

General Instructions:

The aluminum side struts can be bent to accommodate varus or valgus contouring

Applying the Brace:

• Remove the foam wraps from the brace. Apply the universal thigh and calf wraps until snug
• Position the hook and loop closure at the front and the popliteal cut-out is behind the knee
• Overlap in excess of two inches should be trimmed with scissors, trimming from the non-hook closure side.
• Press and attach the medial and lateral hinge struts to the wraps
• It should be parallel with the midline of the leg, with the hinge center points at the normal center on the knee.
• Secure the brace to the leg by looping the straps through the D-rings; fasten the knee straps first
• Then alternate securing the remaining straps between the thigh and calf
• When straps are secured, check for proper alignment and readjust if necessary
• To remove the brace, unfasten the straps and open the foam wraps; remove and reapply as a single unit

Care Instructions:

• Fasten closures
• Hand washes in cold water with mild soap
• Wrap in a towel to remove excess water (do not twist or wring)
• Air dry away from heat
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not bleach