Contraindications - Ottobock Genu Therma Tendon Gebrauchsanweisung

1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Last update: 2014-07-29
► Please read this document carefully.
► Follow the safety instructions.
These instructions for use provide important information on the fitting and
application of the 8385 Genu Therma Tendon and 8386 Genu Therma Chon­
dro knee supports.
2 Application
2.1 Intended Use
The support is intended exclusively for fittings of the lower limbs and
exclusively for contact with intact skin.
The support must be used according to the indication.
2.2 Indications
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome (e.g. chondromalacia patellae, chondro­
pathia patellae, retropatellar osteoarthritis)
• Patellar tip syndrome (jumper's knee)
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
Indications must be determined by the physician.

2.3 Contraindications

2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
Not known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin dis­
eases/injuries, inflammation, prominent scars that are swollen, reddening
and hyperthermia of the fitted limb/body area; lymphatic flow disorders,
including unclear soft tissue swelling distant to the body area to which the
medical device will be applied; sensory and circulatory disorders in the leg
area.
2.4 Effects
The support relieves pressure on the patellar tendon insertion as well as the
retropatellar joint surface and can relieve pain.
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