Ossur Unloader One Knee Brace With Smartdosing

Knee Brace With Smartdosing Features

• 3-Point Leverage System consisting of two Dynamic Force System (DFS) Straps, rigid shells and a single upright hinge helps in unloading of the knee joint
• A slender perforated frame with soft edges, contours easily to individual anatomies and remains discreet whether worn over or under clothing
• Tool-free Smart Dosing dials enable the patient to be in control of their pain level by fine-tuning the strap tension and can be adjusted even when wearing the brace under clothing
• Color-coded touchpoints and Quick-Fit buckles increase user-friendliness.
• Provides relief from osteoarthritis knee pain and helps improve mobility
• Proprietary Sensil silicone liners are designed to reduce migration

Hinge Placement

• Varus Deformity (legs go outward) - Select Medial
• Valgus Deformity (legs go inward) - Select Lateral

When to use Unloader One Knee Brace with Smartdosing?

• Moderate to severe unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis
• Degenerative meniscal tears
• Other knee conditions that may benefit from unicompartmental unloading

What to buy with Ossur Unloader One Knee Brace

• Safetec Pain Relief Spray

How to use Unloader One Knee Brace?

• Open upper and lower Quick Fit Buckles.
• Place the brace on patient‘s leg. Align the center of hinge at mid patella and midline of A/P.
• Place button of lower Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole above Buckle Stability Shelf and close carefully using the palm of the hand to snap the buckle closed.
• The button is color matched with an identical blue color in the keyhole for intuitive strap selection.
• Bend knee to an 80° angle with foot flat on the floor
• Place button of upper Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole and close carefully using the palm of the hand. The button is color matched with an identical yellow color in the keyhole for intuitive strap selection.
• Turn upper dosing dial clockwise to tighten Dynamic Force Control System strap to prescribed position.
• Practitioner will need to determine optimum unloading based on patient‘s pain relief feedback. The strap tension should be set to provide optimal pain relief once the dosing dial is set to the setting of “5".
• To increase the DFS loading force on the calf, turn the lower dosing dial clockwise.
• Fully extend leg in a sitting position and make sure that brace is still aligned correctly on leg.
• Ensure strap pad is positioned under strap crossing on nonratcheted DFS strap in the popliteal and not wrinkled.
• Quick Fit Buckles may have to be opened to relieve strap tension and allow positioning of strap pad on non-ratcheted DFS strap. Remove Upper DFS strap with dosing ratchet and feed strap through strap pad.
• If patient requires more or less unloading, adjust the tension of upper DFS strap accordingly with Dynamic Force Control System and/or lower DFS strap by adjusting length at thigh Quick Fit Buckle.
• If Dynamic Force Control System has been pulled to its maximum and patient requires more pain relief, DFS straps may require shortening at the lower Quick Fit Buckle.
• Keyhole locks may be inserted into calf and thigh shells if desired to ensure straps cannot accidentally be disengaged from shells

How to remove Unloader Knee Brace?

1. Sit with the knee flexed to 90 degrees.
2. Turn dosing dial counterclockwise to release tension on the upper DFS strap and adjust back to a setting of “0”.
3. Open both upper and lower Quick Fit Buckle.
4. Remove Quick Fit Buckles from keyholes.
5. Remove brace from leg.

How to care for Unloader One with Smartdosing?

Unloader One requires minimum maintenance and care. Follow these easy maintenance steps to keep brace in good condition.

Cleaning of Unloader One Knee Brace

• Liners may be wiped down in place with rubbing alcohol for a quick cleaning.
• For more thorough cleaning: liners, straps and strap pads may be removed.
• Do not machine wash.
• Do not place in dryerHand-wash using mild non-detergent soap.
• Rinse thoroughly and air dry.

Ossur Unloader One Knee Brace Instruction Manual

Precautions:

• For patients with peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, and sensitive skin, close physician supervision is recommended. For patients with sensitive skin, it is recommended to use the Unloader One as tolerated. If redness appears decrease the usage of the brace. Increase usage slowly as the skin tolerates the brace.
• The Unloader One is field adaptable to accommodate patient comfort issues. Modifications to flexion or extension stops and shell contour should only be made by the health care professional. The healthcare professional is responsible for advising patient on use of the Dynamic Force Control System