Fitting Instructions - medi Classic Instrucciones De Uso

medi Classic/
medi Jeans
Dear patient!
Your doctor has prescribed the medi
Classic/medi Jeans knee immobilisa tion
brace for you. Please read these
instructions carefully to help ensure
that you fit the splint correctly.
Indications
• Conservative treatment after PCL
rupture or failure
• Postoperative follow-up treatment
after PCL reconstruction
• Therapie resistant femoropatellar pain
• Extensor deficit with contracted
dorsal capsule
Contraindications
• Thrombosis of the deep veins of the leg
and thigh
Important notes
Occasionally pain may develop in the
calf during the first few hours of use. If
this has not reduced considerably after
24 hours, the doctor should be
contacted. You should also contact your
doctor in the case of sudden pain,
swelling, loss of sensation or a feeling of
coldness in the foot or if the toes
become blue. In this event, while you are
waiting for the doctor, loosen the Velcro
fasteners and keep the leg completely
still until you are given further
instructions.

Fitting instructions

• Open all the straps and place the
orthosis under the patient's leg.
Note: The side parts of the medi
Classic can be lengthend or shortened.
Open the velcro on each side and fix it
again, in the postion you prefer.
• If necessary, the medial and lateral
rods can be moulded.
• Wrap the sides around the leg so that
the kneecap remains uncovered.
• First close the thigh straps, then the
calf straps. Tighten the Velcro fastener
directly above the knee again
Care instructions
Remove the stabilisation rods before
washing. Close the Velcro fastener
before washing. Wash the product at
30 °C by hand using a mild detergent
such as woolwash. Rinse the product
thoroughly. Leave to dry naturally. Do
not dry on the radiator or in direct
sunlight. Do not remove stains using
benzene or chemical detergents. Soap
residues can cause skin irritations and
wearing of the material.
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Storage instructions
Keep in a dry place at room temperature.
Protect from heat, direct sunlight and
moisture.
Your medi team
wishes you a quick return to full fitness.
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