Lower limb support OKD-08

Gait is always connected with toughness of skeleton system, efficiency of central nervous system (CNS) and particular muscles strength such as: trunk, pelvis, buttocks and lower limbs muscles. Nerve impulse goes from CNS into effectors (muscles). The activity is generated by central nervous system (CNS) in a brain and the information about the movement is directed to the muscles through pyramidal system.

Cerebellum exercises control over the coordination, balance, and the movement quality. Gait is the basic part od any physical activity. It takes part in almost every action during our daily life and it also conditions our mobility. Impossibility of movement is a serious disability that makes us dependent upon other people. What is more, it has a very negative impact on functioning of our organs as well as the systems of our body.

Among elderly people, gait changes with age as a result of:

• the processes of involution
• injuries
• chronic diseases

The researchers from Harvard Medical School from Boston conducted a survey based on 120 people aged over 65 suffering from gait disturbance. As a result they established that its main causes were as follow:

• hypoesthesia 18%
• muscle injuries 17%
• multi-infract syndrome 15%
• parkinsonism 12%
• hydrocephalus 7%
• cerebellum degeneration 7%
• psychogenic disorder 3%

In the majority of those problems our dynamic knee brace with extension support Tractus – OKD-08 may be really helpful. Additionally, it is equipped with ROM adjustment in every 15 degrees, what is a very useful function in treating movement disorders. For the sake of the fact that the brace is dedicated mainly to elderly people, it is wrap around designed which siplifies putting on the brace.

OKD-08 was made of durable textile called ActivePren.

The brace was equipped with four sets of circumferential straps made of Velcro tapes, polyamid buckle and very durable tunnels where the orthopaedics splints are placed. The combination of splints and tensioners creates the special mechanism supproting extension. A patient can regulate its tension, range of movement and time of reaction through the abating or rising the level of fastening system.

To avoid slippind the brace down, the anti-skidding silicone was brought inside. Moreover, the special grip was installed to the dynamic tensioner that simplifies the tension regulation by the elderly people whose arm movement is rather limited. What is more, the front straps are equipped with velcro fastening that make the buttoning easy for people with movement limits.

OKD-08 – working rules:

1. During the gait, when the lower limb is bent there is an automatic tension of dynamic system. The range of its tension as well as the power of the influence it has on the limb depends on the heigth of its atachment in a rear part of the brace.
2. At a time of lifting off the ground, the tensioner releases the energy and the lower limb is directed forward. The power as well as the range of that throw is regulated by changing the place where the dynamic system is attached.
3. During the gait, the cycle is repeated again and again.
4. In the event of patients suffering from diplegia, there is a possibility to use the brace for both legs simultaneously.
5. In some cases, when it is necessary to impose the movent in the hip joint, it is possible to combine OKD-08 with our another brace that supports to raise the leg.

Purpose of use

– central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system damage
– the weakness of knee extensors
– the contracture of knee flexors

It is possible to use a thinner pad under the drop lock.

Size	(A) Thigh circumference 15 cm above the center of the patella	(B) Calf circumference 15 cm below the center of the patella	How to measure
S	min 40 cm – max 44 cm (min 15,7″ – max 17,3″)	min 30 cm – max 34 cm (min 11,8″ – max 13,4″)
M	min 44 cm – max 48 cm (min 17,3″ – max 18,9″)	min 34 cm – max 38 cm (min 13,4″ – max 15″)
L	min 48 cm – max 52 cm (min 18,9″ – max 19,7″)	min 38 cm – max 42 cm (min 15″ – max 16,5″)
XL	min 52 cm – max 56 cm (min 19,7″ – max 22″)	min 42 cm – max 46 cm (min 16,5″ – max 18,1″)
XXL	min 56 cm – max 60 cm (min 22″ – max 23,6″)	min 46 cm – max 50 cm (min 18,1″ – max 19,7″)

Total length of the product: 45 cm (17.7″)

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MATERIALS

ActivePren™

ActivePren™ is an active three-layer material consisting of two elastic jersey cover fabrics and a core made of neoprene foam. This material is characterized by softness and high flexibility. A very important advantage of this material is the fact that it is not a knitted product, it does not have thick fibers, so that the weaves of the material do not imprint on the patient's skin and do not cause abrasionsin places of high compression. Products made of ActivePren are the strongest and most effective stabilizing orthoses available on the market.

STIFFENINGS

Splint 1R Orthodesign

Szyna ortopedyczna 1R orthodesign, to nowatorskie podejście do tematyki szyn ortopedycznych z regulacją kąta zgięcia i wyprostu. Innowacyjność szyny polega na tym, że w zegarze o średnicy nie przekraczającej 30 mm, zastosowaliśmy regulację kąta zgięcia i wyprostu co 15 stopni. Dodatkowym atutem szyny jest to, że regulacja odbywa się nie przy użyciu wkrętów imbusowych, jak to się odbywało w poprzedniej generacji szyny, lecz za pomocą wkładanych stalowych nitów, które dla ułatwienia wyjmowane są z gniazd kątowych przy użyciu załączonego do szyn magnesu. Wisienką na torcie jest pierścień blokujący, który dzięki systemowi zapadkowemu nie pozwoli na samoczynne przestawienie się wcześniej ustawionego kąta. W ortezach kolana szyny mają odsadzenie goleniowe, co pozwala na bardziej precyzyjne dopasowanie ortezy kolana, a co za tym idzie dokładniej realizują regulację ruchomości stawu, w pozostałych wyrobach zaś, ortezy mają formę prostą. Od spodniej strony zegara zamontowano owalny element do którego doklejono gripper niezbędny do przymocowania do zegara miękkich poduszek bocznych 3D. Szyny te, przy użyciu klucza ortopedycznego będącego w ofercie Reh4Mat, mogą być w niektórych przypadkach indywidualnie dopasowane do kształtu kończyny pacjenta, poprzez ich lekkie dogięcie. Pobierz instrukcję regulacji szyny 1R orthodesign

PADDINGS

3D supports

3D relief supports are independent technical solutions to relieve the rigid elements of a given orthosis. These elements are made of supporting foams or EVA foam. These foams are connected with various types of skin-friendly materials and materials with an adhesive function. These pads have the appropriate shape and color adapted to the type of orthosis. They relieve both metal elements of orthoses, such as splints, stays, underwires and orthopedic drop locks, as well as other elements that should not come into direct contact with the patient's skin. These pads have an anatomical shape and are made of comfortable foam with proper hardness and elasticity, guaranteeing the proper therapeutic effect.

• Declaration of Conformity EC
• Manual
• Manual (other languages)
• Setting up

ACCESSORIES / PRODUCTS TO BE USED WITH

Splint bending tool

Protective sleeve for the brace AM-RB