Indications

• conservative treatment of pronounced unilateral, medial or lateral osteoarthritis and arthritis of the knee
• permanent care where surgery is contra-indicated
• interim care until decision has been taken on possible surgical procedures such as correction osteotomy or knee joint replacement
• for weight bearing relief after surgery for medial or lateral fractures of the tibial head

Mode of action

• correction of the lateral or medial joint space using the 3-point principle
• pain relief by reducing weight-bearing on the affected side of the joint
• decreases further capsule irritation/synovitis

Features

• individually adjustable varus and valgus angles with a low profile joint; during the course of treatment the varus/valgus angles can be re-adjusted according to the healing process
• pneumatic condyle pads allow minor adjustments through the day using the hand-pump supplied
• light construction and simple to fit
• limitation of extension 0°, 10°