Advanced Orthopaedics F.M. Hinged Knee Brace

Advanced Orthopaedics F.M. Hinged Knee Brace Features

• Provides mild to moderate medial and lateral support
• 26 individual separate settings for flexion/extension control
• Covered hinge pockets
• Neoprene hinge covers included
• Pull on style
• For sizing, measure around the center of the knee with leg extended

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How to Apply Hinged Knee Brace from Advanced Orthopedics

• First set the hinge to the desired flexion/extension settings
• Unfasten all straps and closures.
• Pull the brace over the knee with the patella opening centered on the kneecap and the medial/lateral hinges aligned with the center of the knee joint.
• Support should fit snug but not so tight as to restrict circulation.
• The center of the hinges should be aligned with the prominent bones on each side of the knee.
• Secure straps beginning with the top strap.
• Feed straps through rings and secure.

Setting the Hinge

The caregiver should determine the correct setting for the condition. Each hinge can be set at flexion, extension or both.

• Remove hinge from pocket.
• Open hinge cover and remove pins (4 total).
• Set flexion first by moving hinge arms until an opening is seen through the desired flexion setting.
• Drop pins into desired setting, snapping them into place.
• Set both sides of the hinge (left/right) at the same degree of flexion.
• Set extension by moving hinge arms until an opening is seen through the desired extension setting.
• Drop pins into desired setting, snapping them into place.
• Set both sides of the hinge (left/right) to the same degree of extension.
• Close hinge cover.
• Insert hinge back into pocket.

Care Instructions

• Fasten closures.
• Hand wash in cold water with mild soap.
• Wrap in a towel to remove excess water (do not twist or wring).
•  Air dry away from heat.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Do not bleach.

Caution/Warning

• Wear as recommended.
• Always consult a physician when encountering persistent pain, discomfort, inflammation, or swelling
• Contact neoprene material with skin may cause irritation.
• Persons with a known susceptibility to dermatitis or with broken skin should avoid contact with neoprene.
• Anyone who develops skin irritation from contact with this material should discontinue its use immediately.
• Should not be worn by persons with phlebitis or circulatory disorders.
• Not recommended to be worn while sleeping.