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.
Product features
- Off-loading system due to 3-point-principle
- Exact and effective valgus or varus pressure exerted close to the knee joint
- Wide, well cushioned frame padding for the 3-point pressure relief system
- Malleable frame design to reduce torsional forces
- Ultraflat, very light weight and non protruding frame and hinge construction
- Undersleeve available upon request
Indications
Conservative:
- 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)
- Strong overloading of the medial or lateral compartment
- Permanent relief, where surgery is contraindicated
Postoperative:
- Cartilage surgery / chondroplasty / meniscus refixation / displacement osteotomy with required postoperative relief of the medial or lateral compartment
Contraindications
Combined lateral and medial osteoarthitis
Size table
circumference of thigh 15 cm above the centre of the knee
| size | Measure | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circumferences in cm | kT | 31 -37 | 37 - 45 | 45 - 51 | 51 - 57 | 57 - 65 | 65 - 74 |
| article number varus left | kB | G.645.201 | G.645.202 | G.645.203 | G.645.204 | G.645.205 | G.645.206 |
| article number varus right | kB | G.645.301 | G.645.302 | G.645.302 | G.645.303 | G.645.303 | G.645.304 |
| article number valgus left | kB | G.646.201 | G.646.202 | G.646.203 | G.646.204 | G.646.205 | G.646.206 |
| article number valgus right | kB | G.646.301 | G.646.302 | G.646.302 | G.646.303 | G.646.303 | G.646.304 |
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