Short Description
Breg X2K-OA knee brace is designed for OA patients who are suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee requiring a brace. provides control of varus / valgus forces associated with unicompartmental osteoarthritis.
The Breg Compact X2K OA Knee Brace offers the same fundamental design as the standard X2K-OA. The Compact X2K-OA frame is slightly shorter in overall length, providing a more proportional and comfortable fit for patients 5'6″ and under. The diamond-shaped design provides knee stability and relief of knee pain caused by having an ACL deficiency and/or osteoarthritis.
The Compact X2K-OA brace has two telescoping-capable condyle pads for delivering either a valgus or a varus force across the joint depending upon which hinge you choose to adjust. A hex wrench which is supplied with the brace is used to adjust the chosen condyle pad to impart the desired amount of varus/valgus load. The brace's lightweight aluminum frame is lightweight and comfortable for use at home, at work, or as part of a rehabilitation program.
Breg Compact X2K OA Knee Brace Features:
- Enhanced adjustable hinge – 12 mm of travel (twice the loading capabilities as the standard adjustable hinge) – both hinges
- Easy to adjust by using the manufacturer supplied tool
- Low profile and light weight - around 20 oz
- Telescoping hinge condyle pads deliver the product's unloading affect - use the hex wrench to adjust either the medial or lateral condyle for providing medial or lateral osteoarthritis relief
- Gel comfort condyle pad offers enhanced comfort against your knee compared to competitor's standard foam pads
- Siliconized strap padding (Straps 1 & 2) prevent brace migration down your leg
- Over-sized tibial frame pad disburses stress across the lower leg to provide comfort
- Same brace can be used to treat either medial or lateral unicompartmental osteoarthritis
- Powdercoat finish for durability
- Available in seven sizes. See Size and Fit tab for sizing chart and measurement/fit help
The Breg Compact X2K OA Knee Brace is specially designed to provide support and relief for:
- Unicompartmental osteoarthritis (mild to moderate) of the knee joint
- Reduces shear forces following meniscal repairs, chondral defect procedures, and complements cartilage injections