This post op knee brace is a specialized knee splint and is made to immobilize knee during recovery period after surgery. It is hinged and equipped with a lockable and total Range Of Motion (ROM). The length is adjustable (telescoping) in order to fit most patients.
The use of a post-operative knee immobilizer splint helps patient to stabilize knee joint in the right position. Well stabilized joint after knee surgery can recover faster and better. To know which post op knee brace and range of motion level is best suited for you, be sure to follow your orthopedic surgeon advice.
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Depending on the type of knee injury, knee healing can take weeks or even months after surgery. During recovery, hinged post-operative knee brace acts more than a knee splint to patients, because it helps to stabilize and to protect the knee.
In other words, a postoperative knee support helps control the motion of your knee joint so that it does not move in the wrong direction. It also helps to unload pressure on fractured knee; or operated ligaments, tendons, patella or meniscus.
The Donjoy Trom Advance Knee splint allows user to completely immobilize the operated or injured knee as needed. It has been uniquely designed to control your range of motion with locked-in place feature, that also aids in preventing pain or discomfort while it is being fitted.
The following are the unique features delivered by the Donjoy post op knee brace:
This knee immobilizer splint has a sliding mechanism feature that allows the user to independently strap the proximal and distal knee section.
This provides increased brace suspension to the patient.
It can be adjusted between 17 inches and 23 and ¼ inches. This makes the post op knee support very easy to adapt to the leg size of various patients.
It is very lightweight and has a low profile design.
You can adjust range of motion of this hinged post op knee brace from -10 degrees to 90 degrees, depending on your surgeon’s recommendation with just a click of the button.
Getting this off your knee is also quite simple. Just use the quick release buckles and you can easily wear it off while your rest.
Remain comfortable while wearing this post-operative knee brace thanks its soft, cool and breathable fabric. It even has a wider strap of 2 inches to give you increased comfort and support.
The post op knee support Donjoy Trom Advance is highly recommended to be used by individuals who have undergone one of the following surgery:
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It is important to know how to properly wear this postoperative knee brace in order to use it properly and ensure faster recovery after knee surgery:
The hinges of this post op knee brace should be at either side of the knee and the bars should be lying on the midline section of the leg. If not, you may easily pull it away from the frame for it to be loosened or tightened. Most importantly, the straps should be at the front for easy access and adjustment.
To remove the knee support, simply open all the straps to remove the knee from it.
Circumference measurement 6 inch above patella.
Size | Thigh Circumference |
Standard | Less than 26" |
XL | over 26" |
Product Use | |
Common Use | Post-Op-Stabilization-Ligaments Injuries |
Related Body Part | Knees |
Braces and supports | |
Braces-Supports Types | Post-Op Knee Brace |
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