METFORCE® OA KNEE
Utilizes a supportive, lightweight frame with a customizable range of motion (ROM) hinge to provide support for injury recovery.
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FEATURES
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Universal
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Supportive frame
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Adjustable range of motion (ROM) settings
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Lightweight, breathable, and comfortable
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SCOPE OF APPLICATION
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Cartilage/meniscus tears
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Chondromalacia of patella
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Fractures of patella
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Fractures of tibia and/or fibula
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Knee instabilities
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Knee ligament derangement
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Multiple sclerosis
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Valgus knee
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Varus knee
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Among others
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
This brace is available in left and right.
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For valgus correction (leg bowing in), wear brace on inside of affected leg
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For varus correction (leg bowing out), wear brace on outside of affected leg
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Wear Instructions
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Unfasten and loosen straps
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Align hinge with center of involved knee joint
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Starting with strap 1, secure and fasten straps in numerical order. Each strap may be tightened further by cutting straps and reattaching fasteners
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Use allen wrench provided for varus/valgus adjustments to hinge
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Directions for Setting Hinge
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Use screwdriver provided to loosen/remove screws on outside of hinge
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Insert stops to customize flexion/extension degree. Place a stop on posterior (back) side of hinge for desired degree of flexion and place a stop on anterior (front) side of hinge for desired degree of extension
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Reinsert screws into hinge cover to hold stops in place
The range of motion settings are customizable with the included block kit but should only be adjusted by a medical professional.
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Sizing: Universal
Product Materials
Aluminum, polyester, ethylene-vinyl acetate, copolymer, nylon, spandex, silicon, polyester, polyoxymethylene
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PDAC
Suggested HCPCS Codes
L1843, L1851