Features
Product benefits
Donning/fitting instructions
Open all straps and the two the hook and loop fastener. Pull the two straps back a little so they don‘t hamper you when you put the brace on.
Now put your leg into a 45-degree angle flexion position. Wrap the brace tightly around your leg from the back and close it with the two the hook and loop fastener strips.
Make sure that the kneecap is in the middle of the patella recess.
The centres of the brace joints should be at the top edge of the kneecap and just behind the lateral centre line of the leg.
Now close the bottom strap and then the top strap.
If possible, walk a few steps and check if the brace is properly fitted. Correct the fit of the brace at the leg, if required.
Wearing directions
Only change the extension and flexion limits on instruction from your doctor or orthotist. In order to prevent hyperextension, always insert extension wedges or 0° wedges. The wedges define the exact excursion of the orthosis. In difficult soft-tissue conditions, e.g. where the soft-tissues are under compression, it may be necessary to insert a larger wedge to limit the joint movement to the desired excursion. In addition, make sure that the orthosis joints are correctly positioned: the middles of the joints should be level with the upper border of the patella. The joint must lie behind the midline of the leg.
Details
Standard colours
Material components
Avional, polyamide, elastane, PU foam
Washing instructions
Please close the hook and loop fasteners before washing and remove the ortheses. Soap residues, lotions and ointments can cause skin irritation and material wear.
Wash the product by hand, preferably using medi clean washing agent.
- Do not bleach.
- Leave to dry naturally.
- Do not iron.
- Do not dry clean.
Medical specifications
Indications
- Mild to moderate instability, chronic instability
- Meniscus injuries
- Traumatic or degenerative changes at the knee joint
- Mild to moderate osteoarthritis
Contraindications
- Sensitivity and perfusion disorders of the legs or feet (e.g. in the case of diabetes)
- Lymph outflow disorders, as well as undiagnosed swellings of soft issues, apart from the area of use
Further information
File download
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Stabimed® instructions for use 3.83 MB
How to use our Stabimed short soft ortheses. Date of issue: until June 2017.
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Stabimed® instructions for use 4.19 MB
How to use our Stabimed short soft knee braces. Date of issue: until May 2018.
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Stabimed instructions for use 4.17 MB
How to use our Stabimed short soft knee braces. Date of issue: from May 2018.