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PART LIST (Figure 1)
a. Upper Cartilage Protection Strap™ (CPS)
b. Lower Cartilage Protection Strap™ (CPS)
c. Thigh strap
d. Calf strap
e. Polycentric hinge
f. Thigh shell
g. Calf shell
h. Quick Fit Buckle
i. Buckle Stability Shelf
j. Alligator clip
k. Upper dosing dial
l. Lower dosing dial
m. Liner sleeve
n. Sleeve hooks
REBOUND ® CARTILAGE INDICATIONS FOR USE
• Articular cartilage defect repair needing unicompartmental load
reduction or range of movement restriction.
• Cartilage knee trauma benefiting from unloading or movement
restriction and needing pain relief.
• May also be beneficial for other unicompartmental knee
conditions that require unloading, movement restriction and pain
relief such as:
– Meniscal repair.
– Avascular necrosis.
– Condylar bone marrow lesions (bone bruises)
• Circumference limitation.
– Thigh circumferences smaller than 13.5" (34.3 cm) or larger
than 29" (73.5 cm).
– Calf circumferences smaller than 10" (25 cm) or larger than 24"
(61.5 cm).
CAUTION
• For patients with symptomatic popliteal cyst, peripheral vascular
disease, neuropathy, and sensitive skin, close physician
supervision is recommended. For patients with sensitive skin, it is
recommended to use the Rebound ® Cartilage as tolerated. If
redness appears decrease the usage of the brace. Increase usage
slowly as the skin tolerates the brace.
• The Rebound ® Cartilage is field adaptable to accommodate
patient comfort issues. Modifications to flexion or extension
stops, hinge and shell contour should only be made by the health
care professional. The healthcare professional is responsible for
advising patient on use of the Cartilage Protection Strap™.
INITIAL APPLICATION AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Place the brace on patient's leg. Align the center of hinge at mid
patella and midline of A/P.
2. Place button of lower Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole
above Buckle Stability Shelf (Figure 2) and close carefully using the
palm of the hand to snap the buckle closed. The button is color
matched with an identical blue color in the keyhole for intuitive
strap selection.
3. Place button of upper Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole
and lose carefully using the palm of the hand. The button is color
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