Care And Maintenance - GIBAUD GENUGIB ROM Guia De Inicio Rapido

INDICATIONS:
• M oderate or severe knee sprain
• P ost-operative immobilisation
• R ehabilitation and physiotherapy phase and
return to sport
CHARACTERISTICS AND
Measurement exact circumference
BENEFITS:
• D ual-centre hinge mechanism with range
of motion adjustment to limit anterior-pos-
GENUGIB ROM
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terior drawer.
• H inge locking and adjustment on the basis
of injury severity or recovery stage.
The brace will be issued and used • B locking of rotation by silicone moulding
of the tibial crest.
based on a medical prescription.
• R igid lateral struts to ensure lateral stabi-
If you have any doubts regarding
lisation
its application and use,
• A natomical shape achieved by tightening
do not hesitate to ask your doctor
six opposing straps above and below knee.
and/or fitter, pharmacist,
• O pens completely from the front, which
orthotist or orthopaedic specialist
makes it easier to put on and adjust. Can
for advice.
be worn over or under trousers
• T hree-dimensional, light, breathable,
ventilated, comfortable fabric.
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• P atellar opening with semi-circular rings
and foam pad to hold the anterior tibial
tubercle in place, guaranteeing rotary
stability
• R emovable condyle pads that can be
adjusted to fit the morphology.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:
• I n addition to taking measurements, the
brace should be tried on to ensure a good
fit and to understand how to put it on pro-
perly.
SIZES:
To determine the size, measure the circumference of a slightly bent knee and refer to the size
table below:
Knee circumference in inches 12,2/13,4 13,4/14,6 14,6/15,7 15,7/16,9 16,9/18,1 18,1/19,7
size 1/s 2/M 3/L
• T he brace will then always be put on in the
same manner as the first fitting performed
by the healthcare professional.
• T he brace is properly oriented when the
GIBAUD logo is the right way up.
• I t is essential to adjust the hinges before
fitting.
• T o adjust, slide the hinge cap downwards
and remove it.
• P osition the red angle stops (extension and
flexion) depending on the range of motion
or blocking recommended by the prescriber
(see photo).
• C lose the cap again by sliding upwards.
• O pen the brace up completely at the front.
• P lace the two grey patellar half-rings on
either side of the patella.
• F asten the bottom then the top using the
velcro tabs.
• P osition the silicone pad below the kneecap
on the tibial crest and fasten the straps
• T ighten the straps until the fit is snug but
comfortable.
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND
LIMITATIONS OF USE:
• T he brace must not be in direct contact
with any skin lesions.
• T he brace must not be used in cases where
the injury requires absolute immobilisation
by plaster cast, resin cast or surgical
procedure.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE:

Keep brace away from direct heat sources.
Hand wash after ribs have been removed. Dry
flat, away from direct heat sources (radiators,
dryers).
4/XL 5/XXL 6/XXXL
ExAMPLES OF ADjUSTMENT USING THE RED STOPS
Limitation of extension (red stop: EXT)
Extension 10° Extension 20°
EXT 10
Limitation of flexion (red stop: FLX)
Flexion 20° Flexion 75°
FLX 20
Hinge
Hinge locked at 0° Hinge locked at 20°
FLX 0
Extension 40°
EXT 20 EXT 40
Flexion 90°
FLX 75
FLX 90
Hinge free from 30° to 60°
EXT 20 EXT 30
FLX 20 FLX 60