4-point rigid knee orthosis for control of anterior and posterior tibial translation. 3-point off-loader for varus- or valgus pressure relief.
protect.4 OA is a brace for varus/valgus pressure relief. The product is exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the knee and only on unbroken skin.
Features
Product benefits
Details
Medical specifications
Indications
- Severe medial or lateral gonarthrosis (at least level III) combined with ligament instability
- Unicompartmental relief before HTO (brace test)
- For relief of painful stress fractures (e.g. tibiahead)
- Cartilage surgery / chondroplasty / meniscus refixation / displacement osteotomy with required postoperative relief of the medial or lateral compartment
- Strong overloading of the medial or lateral compartment
- Permanent relief, where surgery is contraindicated
Contraindications
- Combined lateral and medial osteoarthitis
Further information
File download
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protect.4OA-instructions.pdf 3.62 MB