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D Now fasten the lower two straps,
starting with the strap at the back.
Then fasten the upper two straps, first
the back one and then the front. Keep
your knee bent and make sure that the
hinges are still in the right position.
E Now stand up and move your knee
gently a few times. Then tighten the
straps in the order given above to stop
the brace from slipping.
F The inflatable condyle cushion enables
you to exert more pressure and thus
relieve more pressure on the affected
side of the knee. To inflate the cushion
press on the white pump on the
outside of the brace. To deflate the
cushion press in the valve below the
joint. The pump is connected to the air
cushion with a plug-in valve and can
be removed if wished.
Adjusting the flexion and extension
limits (may only be done by the
orthopaedic technician)
Extension limitation wedges
(extension limit):
0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°
Flexion limitation wedges (flexion limit):
0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°
Can be locked at:
0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°,
The medial (inside) and lateral (outside)
settings - in degrees - must always be
the same.
1. Your knee brace comes with 10°
extension wedges fitted.
2. To change the wedges first loosen the
screws in the joint cover and take the
cover off.
3. To change the silver extension wedges
first loosen the screw and then pull
the wedge out from the front of the
brace. You will find the replacement
wedges in the wedge set, marked with
the corresponding setting in degrees.
Slide the new extension wedge into
the front of the joint. Now replace the
screw in the threaded hole and screw
it tight.
4. The flexion wedges are installed from
the back. Select the suitable wedge
from the wedge set – it is marked with
the corresponding setting in degrees.
Insert the wedge and tighten the
screw.
5. Move the brace’s joints and check the
positions of the wedges. Finally secure
the joint cover.
Important information
Only change the flexion and extension
limits when your attending doctor tells
you to.
In order to prevent hyperextension
always insert either extension wedges or
the 0° wedge. The centres of the hinges
must be level with the upper border of
your kneecap. The joint must be
positioned behind the midline of the leg
on each side.
Care instructions
• The fabric parts of the brace can be
washed by hand at 30°C. Rinse it in
clean water afterwards.
Leave out to dry.
• Under normal use the brace is
maintenance-free. However, after
using the brace in water the hinges
may be lubricated with Teflon™ spray.
• Check regularly that the joint screws
are secure, tighten them if necessary.
Storage instructions
Please keep the brace in a cool, dry place
and protect from direct sunlight.
Your medi Team
hopes you will get well soon.
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