8
note:
Have patient wear brace for a few minutes to make sure straps are
at comfortable tension.
BRACE REMOVAL
1. Sit with the knee flexed to 90°. If the brace is used with ROM
restriction, do not bend the knee beyond the prescribed restriction
and remove the brace within the prescribed ROM restriction. In case
of any questions please contact your physician.
2. Turn both dosing dials counterclockwise to release tension on the
Cartilage Protection Strap and adjust back to a setting of
“0”
(Figure 7)
.
3. Open both upper and lower Quick Fit Buckle.
4. Remove Quick Fit Buckles from keyholes.
5. Remove brace from leg.
ONE-TIME STRAP LENGTH ADJUSTMENT (RECOMMENDED)
1. Remove alligator clip and trim strap to desired length. Alligator clips
should be positioned near the Quick Fit buckles, away from popliteal
region
(Figure 8)
.
note:
to comfortably adjust the Cartilage Protection
Straps, first peel back the sleeve hooks so that they do not interfere
with the strap loop.
2. Repeat for all straps.
RANGE OF MOTION ADJUSTMENT (ROM)
The device comes with a 0° extension stop installed. Additional extension
stops of 5°, 10°, 15° and 30° have been provided. Flexion stops of 0°, 30°,
60°, 90° are also included.
note:
Optimal corrective forces are applied at full extension. If patient
requires an extension stop change, make sure to re-adjust tension in
Cartilage Protection Straps
if more unloading is required.
TO CHANGE RANGE OF MOTION
1. Peel condyle pad from hinge to expose screw.
2. Remove retaining screw.
3. Slide 0° stop out of hinge.
4. Insert desired extension stop/flexion stop.
5. Secure with retaining screw
(do not over tighten)
.
6. To add flexion stops follow steps 1,4,5.
BRACE MAINTENANCE
Rebound
®
Cartilage is designed for minimum maintenance and care.
Follow these easy maintenance steps to keep brace in good condition.
CLEANING
• Liner sleeve and liners may be wiped down while on the brace with
disinfectant liquid to prevent build-up of harmful bacteria and wiped
with an antibacterial detergent once per week.
• For more thorough cleaning: liners, straps and strap pads may be
removed for cleaning.
• Recommended that sleeve hooks are not removed and stay attached
to the liner sleeve straps when cleaning.
• Hand-wash using mild non-detergent soap.
•
do not machine wash.
•
do not place in dryer.
• Rinse thoroughly and air dry.
• To aid in strap application after cleaning, see
Figure 9
for final brace
