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medi PTS
Intended purpose
The medi PTS is a knee brace for
immobilisation and load relief.
Indications
For all indications which require
immobilisation and load relief on the
knee joint in at least one plane, such as:
• Injury to the posterior cruciate
ligament (post-traumatic/post-
operative)
• Post-operative rehabilitation following
knee dislocation
• Complex ligament injuries (post-
traumatic/post-operative)
• Tendon injuries (post-traumatic/
post-operative)
Contraindications
Isolated anterior cruciate ligament
rupture or insufficiency
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.
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
hook and loop fasteners and keep the leg
completely still until you are given
further instructions.
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.
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.