medi Genumedi pro ROM Instrucciones De Uso página 4

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Genumedi
Intended purpose
Genumedi pro ROM is a knee guidance orthosis with extension / flexion
limitation.
Indications
All indications in which physiological guidance of the knee joint and/or
relief of the joint must be ensured, such as:
• Mild to middling instability, chronic instability
• Meniscus injury
• Mild collateral ligament instabilities
• Mild to middling knee osteoarthritis
Contraindications
None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause local pressure sores or constriction
of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you should consult the doctor
treating you before you use it if the following circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the area of application, particularly
with infectious indications (excessive heat, swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders (e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose
veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally, swelling of soft tissue adjacent to
the area of application which is not related to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can result in localised skin
inflammation or irritation that is due to mechanical irritation of the skin
(particularly in conjunction with sweating) or due to the composition of
the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide care to the adults and children,
applying the available information on the measurements/sizes and
necessary functions/indications and in line with the information provided
by the manufacturer, and acting under their own responsibility.
Note on wearing
Supports are most beneficial during physical activity. The support can
in principle be worn throughout the day. This must depend on how
comfortable the wearer is. Moreover, the knee may not be bent by more
than 70° when sitting. The support should be removed for long breaks
(e.g. long periods sitting, long drives or sleeping).
Setting the restrictions for flexion and extension and adjustment
(can only be carried out by an orthopaedic technician)
Extension restriction wedges, E (stretch restriction): 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°
Flexion restriction wedges, F (bend restriction) 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
• Your knee brace comes with 10° extension wedges pre-installed.
• To change the wedges, pull the joint splints at the top end out of the
joint pocket on the side (Fig. 1). To facilitate removal, undo the top strap
and remove it before carrying this step out.
• Insert the flexion wedges (F) and then the desired extension wedges (E)
into the side of the articulated joints and fasten them with the attached
screws (Fig. 2).
• The joint splints on the side are made of aluminum and can be shaped to
fit patient needs as required.
• Finally, push the joint splints back into the joint pockets and put on the
strap again, threading it through the strap loops. Please note that the
slight curve in the belt curves upwards here, like an arc.
Putting on / Taking off
• Open both of the straps (Fig. 3).
• Grasp the inside of the bandage with the thumb, at the upper end of the
lateral stabilisation rods. The grip-ons applied on the outer surface
serve as grip dots and make the support easier to put on (Fig. 4).
• Pull the bandage over the knee in such a way that the silicone ring goes
around the kneecap, so that it is positioned centrally and no pressure is
placed on the kneecap. The centre of the joint should now be level with
the upper edge of the kneecap (Fig. 5).
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