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Levamed
Intended Purpose
Levamed stabili-tri is an ankle orthesis made of knitted fabric with
stabilisation element and strap system for phased mobilisation. It is
exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the ankle joint and only on
unbroken skin skin or if any wounds have been properly covered..
Areas of application
• Acute ligament injuries of the upper ankle
• Chronic instability of the upper and lower ankle joint
• For post-operative care after operations on the ligaments of the ankle
joint
Side effects/contraindications
Side effects all over the body are currently not known. In the case of aids
that are on too tight, e.g. ortheses, there can, however, in individual cases
be localised pressure symptoms or constrictions of blood vessels or
nerves. For this reason, you should in the following circumstances consult
the doctor in charge of your treatment before using the orthesis.
• Illnesses or injuries of the skin in the area of application, especially
where there are signs of inflammation (excessive warming, swelling or
reddening)
• Sensory and circulatory disorders in the legs, feet (e.g. diabetes)
• Lymph drainage disorders – as well as ambiguous swellings of soft parts
away from the area of application.
• A combination with other products, e.g. compression stockings, must be
cleared beforehand with the doctor in charge of your treatment.
Mode of operation/note on wearing
The orthesis produces a stabilisation of the ankle joint, through the
interplay of the knitted fabric, a rigid, medially running stabilisation
element (plastically formable), the sturdy tongue and the strap system.
The limiting of pronation, supination and of plantar flexion, protects the
joint against further harm after a trauma. The knitted fabric on its own
here produces a massaging effect that promotes the circulation and thus
accelerates the decreasing of swellings and effusions. The strap system
supports the body's own stabilisation and gives additional hold, similar to
taping. Due to the fact that it can be downgraded, the Levamed stabili-tri
orthesis is suitable for therapy accompaniment adapted to stages. The
product can thus be downgraded according to the phase of the healing
process and offer more freedom of movement in a controlled way. The
orthesis can be worn with or without a stocking, as required.
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