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Applying the Knee Brace

Follow these steps to apply your knee brace:
1. Line up the hinge dial with your knee joint.
2. Buckle and tighten the straps
3. Secure the straps with the Velcro™ tabs (see fi gure 4).

Summary of Contents for Donjoy Rehab III

Page 1: ...m bending or moving from side to side to help prevent further injury to your knee joint Dr Herald will preset your knee brace before you leave the hospital This information contains step by step directions for applying your Rehab III Donjoy knee brace at home after you have received instructions from Dr Herald ...

Page 2: ...ferent parts of your knee brace see figure 1 You may need to remove your knee brace Before bathing To clean your brace liners If the brace is positioned incorrectly Reapply your knee brace as soon as possible following the instructions that begin on page 3 ...

Page 3: ...liners onto your leg Secure the liners with the Velcro straps attached to the liners Make sure the thigh and calf liners as well as the straps are snug but not too tight You should still be able to slip your fingers snugly underneath the liners see figure 2 ...

Page 4: ...e Knee Brace Always check with Dr Herald before adjusting your knee brace If Dr Herald instructs you to adjust the length of the knee brace loosen the thumbscrews and slide the wings to the desired length see figure 3 ...

Page 5: ...5 Applying the Knee Brace Follow these steps to apply your knee brace 1 Line up the hinge dial with your knee joint 2 Buckle and tighten the straps 3 Secure the straps with the Velcro tabs see figure 4 ...

Page 6: ...he knee brace hinge dial without first checking with him first If Dr Herald instructs you to adjust the hinge dial push the peg indicator toward the center of the hinge dial to unlock it Extend the knee brace Push the peg indicator away from the center of the hinge dial to lock it after making adjustments see figure 5 ...

Page 7: ...s with heat from a hair dryer or clothes dryer When to Contact Dr Herald Contact Dr Herald if you experience any of the following Increase numbness tingling or swelling of the affected leg Increased leg pain Difficulty applying your knee brace If you have additional questions about the Rehab III Donjoy knee brace or about this information please contact Dr Jonathan Herald on 02 9233 3946 ...

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