Lower limb
Collamed® OA
Soft wrap-around 3-point varus/valgus offloading osteo-arthritis knee brace
Indications
- conservative treatment of mild to moderate unilateral, medial or lateral osteoarthritis of the knee
- permanent long term care where surgery is contra-indicated
Mode of action
- correction of the lateral or medial joint space by the 3-point off-loading principle and the inflatable off-loading condyle pad
- pain relief by reducing weight-bearing on the affected joint space
- decreases further joint capsule irritation
- compressive and proprioceptive soft brace
Features
- polycentric physioglide hinges based on the principle of 4-chain linkage
- individually adjustable varus/valgus angle using inflatable condyle pad
- made of elastic, breathable and moisture wicking Airtex material
- extension limitation at: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°
- flexion limitation at: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°
- immobilisation at: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°
- hand loop to aid fitting
Collamed OA Size Chart
| measurement: circumference of thigh 15cm above the centre of the patella (measured at the medial side of thigh) | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| cms | 31-37 | 37-45 | 45-51 | 51-57 | 57-65 | 65-74 |