Ligament Knee Brace For Better Support From Healing After Surgery Or Conservative Treatment

A special ligament knee brace for functional treatment of injuries to crutiate ligaments (ACL/PCL) for stabilization & motion limitation option. Design and function come together in an award winning design to make this custom knee brace with a rigid frame, offering a rehabilitation device that is not only effective, but visually appealing as well as a great amount of wearer comfort and adjustability.

Indications For Ligament Knee Brace Support

• For use after injury or surgical repair of the ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL
• For conservative pre and post-operative knee joint stabilization
• For conservative therapy of chronic knee ligament instabilities

This is the best knee brace for torn ligaments. Offers functional rehabilitation of anterior and posterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL & PCL), injuries to the collateral ligaments (MCL & ACL), or surgery to the capsular ligament or meniscus, ligamentous or degenerative instability and hyperextension prevention.

Wearing a good functional knee brace early on after an operation permits earlier mobilization from increased perception of stability, allowing a safer restoration to full loading and better return to normal daily activities and return to work.

Individuals who undergo ACl tear reconstruction have a high incidence of postural control deficits and re-tearing of the ligament occurs in almost 25% of patients. Functional knee braces are best used to help maintain optimal balance and reduce chances of re-injury by providing mechanical support. It is also possible that support enhances nerve function to increase joint position sense. Through this mechanism, those who experienced ACL tear reconstruction maintain optimum balance ability and decrease the future risk of ACL tears.

A study in the 2012 journal of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology & Arthroscopy investigated the effect of a functional knee brace on ground reaction forces. The authors found significantly lower ground reaction force using the brace, indicating prevention of traumatic forces and protection of knee joint ligaments.

A 2012 study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine found a significant reduction in laxity of the knee from 14 to 33% and improved balance for those with ACL rupture using a brace, compared with those not using a brace.

A 2013 study in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine found that bracing decreases excessive rotation of the tibia in patients with a deficient ACL in high demand activities. The authors indicated enhanced rotational stability of the knee and postulated an important role for functional bracing in the prevention of further knee pathology.

Ease Of Use

While professional assistance is required for best fitting and customization, once this is done, the ligament knee brace is very easy to put on and take off. With frontal contact, you don’t slide into the brace; just place it over your leg and fasten the closures, which are numbered in the order you fasten them.

Features:

• Low profile polycentric hinges are adjustable for limiting motion range without tools (stops included)
• 15 inch length for superior control
• Thermoformed flexible shells contour the leg for a custom fit and improve patient comfort
• Low profile, quick release mechanisms and simple strap numbering eases patient use
• Ultra plush padding for the best patient comfort
• Anterior Migration Pad to maximize tibia contact that limits migration and rotation
• Calf straps are internally mounted to hug the leg above the calf and prevent migration

• Automatically adapting wings adapt to the leg as you tighten the straps for excellent comfort
• Lightweight, slim design increases compliance as the brace fits close and discrete under clothes
• Innovative click system permits motion limitation range setting without tools and in a matter of seconds. extension stops with 6 – 45 degrees, flexion from 6 – 90 degrees. Knee width adjusting with spacers allows brace adaptation for swelling/inflammation
• Gel padding with anatomical shape and textile cover integration for best fit
• Tibia pads that are anatomically designed to prevent rotation and pressure points for the tibial zone, which is highly sensitive
• Tibial pad strap that is adjustable in height prevents skin pressure after an operation
• Comfortable, breathable contoured pads cover the frame

Fitting The Knee Brace

Security: The brace received the best international awards for design including the prestigious German Design Prize in Gold. So, after surgery or injury when the knee can’t support much weight, you can feel confident in the best support possible. Your doctor or therapist can adjust the range of motion in a few simple steps, and then increase it gradually. The width of the brace also adjustable and can adapt to any swelling of the knee.

The sooner you can move your knee again, the faster you can rehabilitate and bear normal weight. The ligament knee brace offers the security to avoid fears of incorrect movement after a ligament injury. This gives you the best confidence and allows you perform daily activities with less pain and damage.

Suggested HCPCS Coding: L1845 Custom Fit | L1852 OTS PDAC Verified | Ottobock Genu Arexa