Intended Use; Indications For Use - GSK VOLTACTIVE Kneesupport Instrucciones De Uso

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The instructions for use provide you with important information regarding the
use of the VoltActive knee support.

2 Intended use

2.1 Indications for use

The support is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the knee joint and
exclusively for contact with intact skin.
The product is intended exclusively for use on one user. Use of the product
by another person is not approved by the manufacturer.
The support must be used according to the indication.
2.2 Indications
• Irritation in the knee joint (posttraumatic, postoperative and chronic)
• Swelling in the knee joint (posttraumatic, postoperative and chronic)
• Slight feeling of instability
• Minor ligamentous instability
• Minor knee pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Insertion tendinitis
Indications must be determined by the physician.
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
Not known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin dis­
eases/injuries, inflammation, prominent scars that are swollen, reddening
and hyperthermia of the fitted limb; pronounced varicose veins, especially
with return flow impairment, lymphatic flow disorders, including unclear soft
tissue swelling distant to the body area to which the support will be applied;
sensory and circulatory disorders in the area of the lower leg and the foot,
e.g. in case of diabetic neuropathy.
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