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protect.Knee
immobilizer
Intended purpose
protect.Knee immobilizer is a knee brace
for immobilising the knee.
Indications
For all indications which require
immobilisation of the knee joint in an
extended position, such as:
• After ligament injuries (posttraumatic
/ postoperative)
• After meniscus injuries (posttraumatic
/ postoperative)
• After tendon injuries (posttraumatic /
postoperative)
• After patella dislocations
• After fractures around the knee
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 hook
and loop fasteners and keep the leg
completely still until you are given
further instructions.
Fitting instructions
• Open all the straps and place the
orthosis under the patient's leg. Note:
The side parts of the protect.Knee
immobilizer universal can be
lengthend or shortened. Open the
hook and loop fasteners on each side
and fix it again, in the postion you
prefer.
• If necessary, the medial and lateral
rods can be moulded.
• Wrap the sides around the leg so that
the kneecap remains uncovered.
• First close the thigh straps, then the
calf straps. Tighten the hook and loop
fastener directly above the knee again
Care instructions
Please close the hook and loop fasteners
before washing and remove the bars.
Soap residues, lotions and ointments
can cause skin irritation and material