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medi ROM /
medi ROM cool
Intended Purpose
The medi ROM is a universal knee splint
for mobilisation. The product is
exclusively to be used for the orthotic
fitting of the knee and only on unbroken
skin or if any wounds have been properly
covered.
Indications
• Following surgery of the knee joint
• For immobilisation after knee joint
injuries and subsequent mobilisation
• For reliable stabilisation of the
collateral ligaments after injury or
surgery
Contraindications
None known at present.
Adjusting the flexion and extension
stops.
To adjust the range of movement first
turn the opening in the plastic to expose
one of the pins. Now press and hold the
blue button, at the same time turn to set
the desired degree figure. Repeat this for
the second pin.
Extension limitation: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°
Flexion limitation: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°,
60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°
The medial (inside) and the lateral
(outside) wedge settings must always be
the same.
Fitting instructions
• Open all the straps and take the hinged
bars out of the cotton pads.
• Wrap the cotton calf and thigh pads
tightly around the leg and fasten at
the front.
• First attach the lateral (outside) bar to
the pad. Make sure that the brace joint
is level with the patella and the
midline of the knee.
• Now attach the medial (inside) bar in
the same way. Make sure that the two
joints are at the same level.
• First fasten the upper calf strap, then
the lower thigh strap. Now fasten the
other straps, starting with the bottom
one and working upwards.
• To take the orthosis off just open the
straps and pads and pull the orthosis
backwards.
Important notes
Only change the extension and flexion
limits on instruction from your doctor or
orthotist.
Care instructions
Velcro fasteners should be closed for
washing. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Wash the paddings by hand, preferably
using medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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Storage instructions
Store in a dry place at room
temperature. Protect from heat,
direct sunlight and moisture.