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medi PTS
Intended purpose
medi PTS is a knee immobilising brace.
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
• Conservative treatment after PCL
rupture or failure
• Postoperative follow-up treatment
after PCL reconstruction
• Therapy resistant patellafemoral pain
• Extensor deficit with contracted dorsal
capsule
Contraindications
• Thrombosis of the deep veins of the
leg and thigh
• Isolated anterior cruciate ligament
rupture or insufficiency
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 case, while you
are waiting for the doctor, loosen the
Velcro fasteners and keep the leg
completely still until you are given
further instructions.
Fitting instructions
• Fix the calf support pad in the brace so
that the upper edge of the pad is
aligned with the marking on the brace.
The lower end of the pad with the
divided tongue should align with the
top edge of the malleolus (ankle bone).
If the pad is too long it may be cut off
at the top.
Caution: The pad should not project
beyond the marking.
• Align the posterior stabilisation rods in
the centre of the back of the leg. If
necessary, the medial and lateral rods
can also be moulded.
• Wrap the sides around the leg so that
the kneecap remains uncovered. To
achieve a perfect fit around the leg,
the two inner sections of the brace can
be adjusted.
• First close the thigh straps, then the
calf straps. Tighten the Velcro fastener
directly above the knee again.
Care instructions
Please close the Velcro fasteners before
washing and remove the ortheses. Soap
residues, lotions and ointments can
cause skin irritation and material wear.
• Wash the product 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
Please keep the brace in a cool, dry place
and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
Material composition
Aluminum, cotton, PU, PE
Liability
The manufacturer's liability will become
void if the product is not used as
intended. Please also refer to the
corresponding safety information and
instructions in this manual.