20.50 Patellofemoral Brace
Application Instructions
CP020112
Rev A 05/08
Dynamic
Correction
in
Flexion
for
Patellofemoral
Pain.
1.
Step
1:
Loosen
Straps
a.
Release
the
two
over
‐
center
buckles
by
pinching
the
two
gray
buttons
on
each
of
the
buckles.
b.
Loosen
the
two
remaining
straps
2.
Step
2:
Position
the
Brace
With
the
patient
in
a
seated
position
and
leg
bent
at
90°,
place
the
brace
on
the
leg
aligning
the
center
of
the
hinge
with
the
top
of
the
knee
cap.
Note:
Make
sure
to
push
the
brace
posterior
so
that
the
hinges
run
along
the
mid
‐
line
of
the
leg.
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3.
Step
3:
Secure
the
Top
Calf
Strap
Wrap
the
top
calf
strap
around
the
calf
as
high
as
possible
and
loop
through
the
D
‐
ring.
Pull
the
tab
until
a
snug
and
comfortable
fit
is
achieved.
4.
Step
4:
Secure
the
Lower
Thigh
Strap
Wrap
the
lower
thigh
strap
around
the
thigh
and
loop
through
the
D
‐
ring.
Pull
tab
until
a
snug
and
comfortable
fit
is
achieved.
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5.
Step
5:
Adjust
the
Crescent
Finger
Pad
Remove
the
Crescent
Finger
Pad
from
underneath
the
Y
‐
Pad.
Relocate
the
pad
to
the
desired
position
along
the
edge
of
the
patient’s
knee
cap.
a.
b.
