Comfy Knee Orthosis

Features

•  Therapeutic Use:
  - Graduated extension of the Knee Treatment of non-fixed contractures of the Knee
  - Helps restrict arthritic changes and deformity realted to neuromascular impairment
  - Positions the flaccid Knee in functional position
  - Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and preventing skin maceration
• Advantages:
  - All edges are soft and padded so that there are no pressure areas
  - The splints are easy to use and are ambidextrous
  - The splint cover is lined with soft foam and covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on patients body
  - The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
  - The splint straps close with velcro - but no velcro touches the patients skin
  - Anti-microbial and moisture wicking material for skin breakdown prevention

More Information

• Fitting Instructions:
  - Should be applied and fitted only by a trained professional.
  - Fit and shape Orthosis according to patient’s requirements and as indicated in instructions.
  - Check Orthosis fit and place two fingers under strap to ensure strap is not too tight
• Wearing Tolderance:
  - Check Orthosis at least every two hours until removed, to see if there are any problems such as skin abrasions, redness, blisters, or increased edema (if straps are too tight). With patients who have sensory deficits, the Orthosis should be checked more frequently
• Maintenance Of Orthosis:
  - The Cover of the Comfy Knee Orthosis is designed to be removed for laundering.
  - The fabric cover can be washed by hand or by machine in lukewarm water.
  - Do not use bleach or hot water.
  - Air or tumble dry on cool or warm setting.
  - Wiping both sides with a solution of warm water and detergent or with  disinfectant can clean the bend-able white insert.
• Contra-Indications:
  - Patient has circulatory problems
  - Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
  - Patient has persistent pain in the area treated
  - Petient has increased edema, redness or blisters
  - Patient has fixed flexion contractures