Contraindications; Fitting Instructions; Care Instructions - medi protect.ROM telescopic Mode D'emploi

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protect.ROM
telescopic
Intended purpose
The protect.ROM telescopic 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 red 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.
Setting the length
Bring the yellow slider into the 'open position'.
Pull the orthesis to the desired length and close
the lock mechanism again until you hear it snap
into place. The medial and lateral lengths must
always be equal.

Fitting instructions

• Open all the straps and take the joint braces
out of the pads.
• Wrap the calf and thigh pads tightly around the
leg and fasten at the front.
• First attach the lateral (outside) brace 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) brace in the
same way. Make sure that the two joints are at
the same level.
• First fasten the upper thigh 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 of backwards.
Important notes
Only change the extension and flexion limits on
instruction from your doctor or orthotist to do
so.

Care instructions

Hook and loop 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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