Lower limb support RAPTOR/2R
DYNAMIC UPRIGHT KNEE FRAME WITH ADJUSTMENT IN EVERY 20 DEGREE
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/2R.
Product’s description
Functional knee ligament brace RAPTOR/2R is an excellent treatment option in case of PCL injury and protection. RAPTOR/2R 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 ACTIVE 3D, covered cotton and terry layer what helps to avoid the skin allergy.
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.
Our knee brace RAPTOR/2R was tested in brine and passed it with flying colors!
RAPTOR/2R is our waterproof guarantee!
Functional knee brace RAPTOR/2R 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/2R knee brace everywhere you need:
 SPORT |
 HOME |
 WORK |
 HOBBY |
Purpose of use
– PCL instability
– injured/strain PCL
– injured/strain ACL
– MCL/LCL/ACL instability
Available sizes
| 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″ |
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| M | 44 – 48 cm 17,3″ – 18,9″ |
34 – 38 cm 13,4″ – 15″ |
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| L | 48 – 52 cm 17,3″ – 20,1″ |
38 – 42 cm 15″ – 16,5″ |
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| 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: 40 cm
BRACE BAG INCLUDED
REPLACEMENT ITEMS
– a set of 3D covers
– a set of 3D covers and circumferential strips
Technology
STIFFENINGS
Splint 2R
Splints 2R – double axis polycentric splints, with rack gear which reflects the anatomic knee movement. Such splints are used in all knee joint braces where apart from angle adjustment lateral joint stabilization is also important. The splints are manufactured with high quality of aluminium alloy with sanded, durable cover which is neutral to the influence of sweat and salt. Required flexion and extension angle in every 20° is set by using the special pins. The splints are equipped with special oval covers to prevent the pins from falling out as well as from changing of the angle by unauthorized people. Standard length of the splints is 390 mm, but the braces with longer splints are additionally equipped with lateral stabilization of the knee joint. The splint and its design are patented in European Union by Reh4Mat Company.
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Class I medical device in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017. on medical devices.
MANUFACTURER / ADVERTISING ENTITY: REH4MAT Sp. z o.o.
