Medi protect.ROM telescopic Kurzanleitung Seite 4

English
protect.ROM
telescopic
Intended purpose
The protect.ROM telescopic is a universal knee
splint for mobilisation.
Indications
All indications which require early functional
mobilisation and limitation of the range of
motion of the knee joint, such as:
• After injuries of the ligaments
(posttraumatic / postoperative)
• After injuries of the menisci
(posttraumatic / postoperative)
• After injuries of the ligaments
(posttraumatic / postoperative)
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.
Adjusting the flexion and extension stops
To adjust the range of movement first turn the
opening in the plastic to expose one of the pins.
Now press and hold the red button, at the same
time turn to set the desired degree figure. Repeat
this for the second pin.
Extension limitation: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°
Flexion limitation:
75°, 90°, 105°, 120°
The medial (inside) and the lateral (outside)
wedge settings must always be the same.
Setting the length
Bring the yellow slider into the 'open position'.
Pull the orthesis to the desired length and close
the lock mechanism again until you hear it snap
into place. The medial and lateral lengths must
always be equal.
Fitting instructions
• Open all the straps and take the joint braces
out of the pads.
• Wrap the calf and thigh pads tightly around the
leg and fasten at the front.
• First attach the lateral (outside) brace to the
pad. Make sure that the brace joint is level with
the patella and the midline of the knee.
• Now attach the medial (inside) brace in the
same way. Make sure that the two joints are at
the same level.
• First fasten the upper thigh strap, then the
lower thigh strap. Now fasten the other straps,
starting with the bottom one and working
upwards.
• To take the orthosis off just open the straps and
pads and pull the orthosis of backwards.
Important notes
Only change the extension and flexion limits on
instruction from your doctor or orthotist to do
so.
0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°,