medi M.4 AGR, Manual

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M.4
®
AGR
Intended purpose
M.4 AGR is a brace with a frame that is
intended to reinforce and stabilise the
knee joint using limitation of extension
and flexion.
Indications
All indications that require physiological
stabilisation and reinforcement of the
knee joint and/or stress relief of the joint
in at least two planes, such as:
• For genu recurvatum
Contraindications
None have been noted to date.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction of
blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you
should consult the doctor treating you
before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can
result in localised skin inflammation or
irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide
care to the adults and children, applying
the available information on the
measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line with
the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Important Note
Only change or modify the extension
limits on the instruction of your
healthcare provider or orthopaedic
technician. To avoid hyperextension,
always insert extension inserts at 0°.
Furthermore, ensure the correct
positioning of the brace: the central
parts of the hinge should be in line with
the top of the kneecap; the hinge
should be positioned behind the medial
lateral line of the leg.
Instructions for the orthopaedic
technician:
Adjusting the extension:
Extension limitation inserts (grey;
extension limits):
0°, 10°, 20°, 30°.
1
The medial adjustment (inner) and
lateral adjustment (outer) of the
degrees should always be equal.
Extension inserts at 0° are already
integrated into the brace.
2
To change the inserts, loosen the
cover screws, remove the cover and
unscrew the insert screws. To easily
remove the inserts, gently bend the
knee device.
3
The extension inserts are marked R-E
(RIGHT) or L-E (LEFT) and indicate the
respective degrees. Position the insert
in such a way that the letter L or R is
the same as the hinge plate. Push the
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