Lower limb support RAPTOR/2

POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY (PCL)

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is strong, elastic bands of tissue, connecting tibia and femur. It’s more stronger than anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). PCL prevents the femur from sliding off the anterior edge of the tibia and to prevent the tibia from displacing posterior to the femur. Together with ACL forms knee joint.

Cruciate ligaments of knee allow us to live in active way. They support such physical activities as: jumping, swimming or running. Unfortunately, together with surrounding soft tissues, they may be damaged easily during daily activities. Very often, together with PCL, other ligaments and meniscus are torn.

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is susceptible to injury during hyperflexion, hyperextension and in a mechanism known as a dashboard injury. PCL lies deep within the knee joint and due to this fact, high forces may torn it such as car accidents, which are 50% of total amount of isolated injury to the PCL. In this injury the knee experiences impact in a posterior direction during knee flexion toward the space above the tibia.

Furthermore, PCL injury is common in many sport disciplines. During sports activities, the PCL also can tear when an athlete falls forward and lands hard on a bent knee, which is common in football, basketball, soccer and especially rugby. Every sudden motion of knee twisting or jumping can result in ligament injury.
If you suffer from PCL injury, you can have one from 3 types of sprains, classified according to a traditional grading system:
1. Grade I – only microscopic tears in the ligament,
2. Grade II (moderate) – the ligament is partially torn, and the knee is somewhat unstable,
3. Grade III (severe) – the ligament is either completely torn or is separated at its end from the bone that it normally anchors, and the knee is more unstable.

In mostly cases (grade II and III), the treatment of injured posterior cruciate ligament do not require surgery and full recovery is achieved with physiotherapy and joint stabilization. In case of grade III, the surgery is necessary.

No matter if treatment is conservative or not, the professional knee ligament brace is crucial! The brace will provide knee stability and protect the PCL against further injuries.
To do that, many doctors and experts highly recommend our lightweight functional knee brace RAPTOR/2.

Product description

Functional knee ligament brace RAPTOR/2 is an excellent treatment option in case of PCL injury and protection. RAPTOR/2 knee brace is designed to resist varus and valgus forces applied to the knee and prevent against the posterior tibial translation (drawer syndrome).

The knee brace is made of extremely strong and lightweight aluminium 6061 T6 frame, which is used in aeronautics guarantees the best stabilization in the market. Additionally, the frame was hot covered by powder dye so that it would be resistant to moisture. Thanks to that solution, the frame is fully indifferent to water as well as sweat.

The knee brace is equipped with 5 straps and special cushions that are additionally protection and minimize brace migration.

Internal soft lining of the frame is made of comfort EVA foam, covered cotton and terry layer what helps to avoid the skin allergy.

Our knee brace RAPTOR/2 was tested in brine and passed it with flying colors!
RAPTOR/2 is our waterproof guarantee!

Functional knee brace RAPTOR/2 supports your knee in sagittal and frontal plane. The brace is equipped with 4-point dynamic leverage system that helps prevent further knee injuries.

In case of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury tibia goes backwards relative to femur. Front and rear construction of the frame allows to reduce posterior tibial translation (posterior drawer syndrome).

Due to lightweight aircraft aluminum you can use RAPTOR/2RA knee brace everywhere you need:

SPORT

HOME

WORK

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Purpose of use

– PCL instability
– injured/strain PCL
– injured/strain ACL
– MCL/LCL/ACL instability

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	40 – 44 cm 15,7″ – 17,3″	30 – 34 cm 11,8″ – 13,4″
M	44 – 48 cm 17,3″ – 18,9″	34 – 38 cm 13,4″ – 15″
L	48 – 52 cm 17,3″ – 20,1″	38 – 42 cm 15″ – 16,5″
XL	52 – 56 cm 20,5″ – 22″	42 – 46 cm 16,5″ – 18,1″

Right and left leg specific.
Total length of the product:
S – XL: 39 cm

BRACE BAG INCLUDED

A brace made on customer’s request cannot be returned.

REPLACEMENT ITEMS

– a set of 3D covers
– a set of 3D covers and circumferential strips

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MATERIALS

Active3D™

Active3D™ is thermoformed fabric made of special foamed, cell-closed designed material. It reduces the pressure on the body or any abrasions made by orthopaedic stays and aluminum splints. It is fully waterproof fabric and does not absorb sweat. It’s easy to clean. Due to its features, the fabric is an excellent product for making medical orthopaedic braces and orthoses. ACTIVE 3D™ has various external self-gripping layers. Our material has special, thermoformed properties and may be shaped according to the functional goals of the final braces.

STIFFENINGS

Splint 2

Splints [2] – double-axis polycentric splints equipped with rack and pinion, which reflects the anatomic movement of the knee joint. It is made of high quality aluminium alloy, with durable sanded cover, which protects the splint from influence of sweat and salt. Splint is equipped with specially shaped silicone insert to stabilize the splint and additionally release stress from the knee joint.

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

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