Don Valley Health and Wellness Centre
Genu-Hit® GS
Knee orthosis with mouldable lateral joint bars.
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| Sizes | Measurement D in cm | Measurement F in cm |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | up to 28 | up to 38 |
| 2 | up to 31 | up to 41 |
| 3 | up to 34 | up to 44 |
| 4 | up to 37 | up to 47 |
| 5 | up to 40 | up to 50 |
| 6 | up to 43 | up to 53 |
| 7 | up to 46 | up to 56 |
Can be worn on the right and left.
Cut:
Measurement D: 14 cm below the knee joint space.
Measurement F: 14 cm above the knee joint space.
Measurement D: 14 cm below the knee joint space.
Measurement F: 14 cm above the knee joint space.
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INDICATIONS
- Arthritic conditions
- Baker’s cysts
- Conservative/post-operative knee
- Inflammations of the knee
- Knee arthrosis
- Lateral ligament lesion of the knee
- Mild instabilities of the knee
- Mild ligament laxity, sprains, ruptures
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EFFECTIVENESS / TECHNOLOGY
- Avoidance of hyperextension by limitation of joint extension at 0°
- Circular strap system
- Improvement of passive stability and guidance of the knee
- Massage effect on Baker's cysts
- Reduction of inflammation of the ischio-crural tendon insertions
- Unhindered drainage of blood and lymph fluid in the popliteal fossa area
- Compression bandage with silicone pad
- Mouldable monocentric joint bars