Lower limb support RAPTOR/2 SHORT

KNEE INJURY

Injuries to the knee joint account for around one third of all skiing injuries. Due to the fact of twisting of the knee, the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) of the knee has always been the most common knee injury. Also, the amount of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries is rising year by year. The picture below shows how often knee injuries occur:

Why the contusions of knee joints are the most common during winter activities? Because of ski and snowboard boots and bindings that have helped reduce ankle and shin injuries appear to have contributed to the increase in ACL injuries.

These boots and bindings protect ankle joint perfectly, but their release mechanisms are not fast enough to protect the knee from a sudden twisting injury.

So, If you need professional knee support in skiing, choose our functional ski knee brace  RAPTOR SHORT/2.

Professional knee brace provides around 30% more resistance to forces applied to the knee ligaments!

Product description

Functional knee brace RAPTOR SHORT/2 is the best choice for knee support in skiing and snowboarding. Anatomic front-rear design and shortened lower frame allow to use the brace together with professional ski boots.

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

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 made of innovative fabric Active3D

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

Due to lightweight aircraft aluminum you can use RAPTOR SHORT knee brace everywhere you need:

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Indications

• Knee sprain/strain
• Knee dislocation
• MCL, ACL and LCL, PCL injuries
• Meniscus injury
• Knee 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	30 – 34 cm
M	44 – 48 cm	34 – 38 cm
L	48 – 52 cm	38 – 42 cm
XL	52 – 56 cm	42 – 46 cm

Right and left leg specific.

Total length of the product: 36 cm

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

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