Short Description
Donjoy's Drytex Hinged Air Knee Brace unique inflatable buttress design treats patellofemoral mal-alignment & chondromalacia.
The Donjoy Drytex Hinged Air Knee Brace is designed to treat and ease pain associated with patellofemoral malalignment, chondromalacia and tendonitis plus medial/lateral instabilities.
The Hinged Air Donjoy brace features an inflatable pneumatic buttress for medial, lateral or full patellar support, thus the reference to "air" in it's name. The right and left halves of the buttress are independent from each other to create a stabilized medial or lateral "wall" for customized patella stability.
Donjoy Hinged Air Knee Brace Features:
- Inflatable buttress for medial, lateral, or full patellar control
- Polycentric hinges offer medial/lateral support and flexion/extension control
- Wraparound thigh and sleeve calf design facilitates ease of application/removal
- Constructed with Drytex a neoprene alternative that allows improved air flow
- Thigh/calf straps for compression and support
- Popliteal cutout behind the knee eliminates bunching of material during deep knee bending
- Includes 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 degree flexion stops (10 degrees installed)
- Includes Extension stops 45, 60, 75, 90 degrees
- Flexion/extension stops do not have to be used if not needed
- Rated more effective than other patellofemoral knee brace products
- Fits right or left sides
- Available in six sizes. See Size and Fit tab for sizing chart and measurement/fit help
- Color: Black
Recommended Manufacturer HCPC: L1800 + L2800
The Donjoy Drytex Hinged Air Knee Brace may be used to treat:
- Patellofemoral mal-alignment
- Patella subluxation/dislocation
- Tilt, glide, rotation of the kneecap
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Anterior knee pain
- Patella tendonitis
- Lateral release surgery