Rigid brace for varus / valgus pressure relief

Axial malalignment is a possible trigger for joint problems such as osteoarthritis of the knee (gonarthrosis). The knee joint of patients with a varus deformity have a bowlegged appearance and the pain is experienced mainly at the inside of the knee. In the case of a valgus malalignment, the outside of the knee can hurt as a result of the knock knee deformity. The varus and valgus relief can be easily and individually adjusted with the M.4®s OA comfort knee brace. The mechanism is based on natural joint movements. Experts therefore call it a varus / valgus offloading brace.

Thanks to the 3-point pressure relief principle, the knee brace holds the joint in the correct axis, so that the pressure on the painful side of the joint is reduced. Patients profit from noticeable pain relief. Furthermore, the M.4®s OA comfort is supplied with a comprehensive pad set for an individual adaptation to the knee. The double-layered condylar pad covers can reduce friction on the skin as the two layers of fabric slide easily against each other. At the same time, the knee orthosis offers an improved fit due to the movable thigh shell.

Indications 

• Severe medial or lateral gonarthrosis (at least level III) combined with ligament instability
• Unicompartmental relief at severe gonarthrosis before HTO (brace test)
• Cartilage surgery /chondroplasty /meniscus refixation / displacement osteotomy with required postoperative relief of the medial or lateral compartment
• Meniscus intervention
• For relief of painful stress fractures (e.g. tibiahead)
• Strong overloading of the medial or lateral compartment
• Permanent relief, where surgery is contraindicated

Product features

• Relief of the lateral or medial compartment using the 3-point-principle
• Stabilisation of the knee joint via the 4-point-stabilisation-principle
• Varus and valgus relief can be adjusted easily and individually by relief mechanism close to the hinge joint
• Improved fit: The movable thigh shell adapts to a variety of thigh shapes, especially during movement.
• A high level of comfort: Double-layered condylar pad-covers reduce friction on the skin as the two layers of fabric slide easily against each other.
• Anatomically pre-moulded, twist-resistant frame geometry.
• Numbered straps provide easy and secure usage
• Comprehensive set of wedges for flexible extension and flexion limitation
• The movable D-rings adjust flexibly upon movement and provides that the brace supports secure fit on the leg