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Hinged, Rigid Ligament Knee Brace
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Extension Stop Kit
Size in cm
15 cm
Thigh Circumference
Knee Width
Calf Circumference
15 cm
1
D
2
3
5
4A
XS S M
31 - 39 39 - 47 47 - 53
7.5 - 9 9 - 10 10 - 11.5
28 - 32 31 - 35 31 - 35
F
B
E
A
C
5A
Flexion Stop Kit
L XL XXL
53 - 60 60 - 64 64 - 71
11.5 - 12.5 12.5 - 14 14 - 15.5
37 - 40 38 - 43 43 - 48
* XXXL available on Rebel Pro only.
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Description/Destination
Rebel Series: Rebel , Rebel Lite, Rebel
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This brace is effective for the treatment of ligament injuries
and/ or rehabilitative use post reconstructive knee surgery.
This device is intended only for the treatment of the
indications listed and for patients whose measurements
correspond to the sizing table.
Properties:
• Stabilization of knee joint ligaments provided by the rigid
hinged side uprights
• Extension stops available: 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 30°.
• Flexion stops available: 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 110º.
Indications:
• Functional treatment of the knee during the pre- or
post-operative period, as well as the rehabilitation
period (including following moderate or severe cruciate
ligament and/or collateral ligament sprains).
• Conservative treatment of knee ligament injuries and/or
ruptures.
• Knee instability.
Contraindications:
• Patients with severe arterial insufficiency and/or varicose
veins resulting in a risk to skin, with regular wear of
compression garments.
• Known allergy to any of the components.
Adverse effects:
This device can cause skin reactions (redness, itching,
burns, blisters...) or wounds of various degrees of severity.
Any serious incident that occurs in connection with the
product must be reported to the manufacturer and to the
competent authority of the Member State in which the user
and/or patient are/is domiciled.
Healthcare professional instruction guide:
Please read these instructions with the patient when fitting
the brace for the first time and make sure that he/she
understands how to position the knee brace.
How to fit the knee brace:
Step 1: Evaluation of initial pain
Assess the level of pain felt by the patient to be able to
assess the function and efficacy of the knee brace after it
is fitted.
Step 2: Positioning the brace on the leg
Loosen all the straps of the knee brace. Have the patient
sit on the edge of a chair, and have the patient bend his/
her knee to a position of approximately 30-60° of flexion.
Place the knee brace on the bare leg, not on top of clothing
❷. Ensure that the brace size is appropriate by checking
that there is no space between the brace and the leg. If
there is any gapping, or if the brace is too tight, if possible,
manipulate the frame of the brace or retake measurements
of the leg and select the appropriate size (see size table).
Step 3: Fitting the knee brace
• Fasten the suspension strap ❶ A so it is above the calf
muscle, just below the flexion fold on the back of knee.
• Next fasten the anterior tibia strap ❶ B. In addition to
helping secure the brace to the tibia, the secondary
function of this strap is to pre-set the anterior-posterior
position of the hinges and uprights, so they align with the
midline of the sides of the leg, or just posterior to midline
(2 third of the leg in the sagittal plane).
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• The anterior-posterior position of the hinges can be
modulated by adjusting straps A & B. After you pre-set
the anterior strap, instruct the patient to leave it closed
when putting on or taking off the brace.
• Next fasten the lower strap C, and then the two straps
behind the thigh D and E, and finish by fastening the
anterior thigh strap F.
If one or more of the knee brace straps is too long, each
strap can be cut to the desired length. To do this, remove
the Velcro hook tab from the end of the strap, cut the strap
to the desired length, and reattach the Velcro hook tab to
the end of the strap ❸. Take care to not cut any strap too
short. The comfort pads fixed inside the straps may need
to be removed for this operation and repositioned after
the strap is cut to avoid any interference when the strap is
tightened.
Step 4: Check the fit, suspension and pain level prior to
adjusting the corrective force
Ask the patient to stand and walk, taking normal steps and
looking straight ahead. Confirm the brace fits and suspends
properly on the leg.
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