Short Description
- Stabilizes the knee due to ligament instabilities.
- Prevents hyperextension of the knee joint.
- Encourages patellar tracking (pull-up variety)
- Provides support and compression for pain relief.
When it comes to treating a variety of knee conditions, the OttoBock Genu Direxa Stable delivers a combination of support and comfort that's hard to match. The product is made from a combination of breathable materials to ensure patient comfort. The concealed hinge bars on the sides conform to sports regulations required covered hinge design while the polycentric hinges feature a Click -to-go design for adjusting both flexion and extension limits easily without the use of tools. The brace is available in both a standard closed pull-up (8359), as well as, a wraparound design (8369) for patients with limited hand strength and dexterity. Both models feature circular inelastic thigh and lower leg straps for ensuring a proper fit. The brace provides both compression and support for use in treating osteoarthritis, mild to moderate ligament sprains, and encourages proper patella tracking (closed, pull-up model) The product's use of innovative materials along with it's ease of use design make it suitable for recreational use, rehabilitation, and recovery from mild to moderate knee injuries.
OttoBock Genu Direxa Stable Features:
- Anatomic design with soft edging provides excellent comfort and fit.
- Covered, two axis joints in a slim and light design.
- Click 2 Fit flexion and extension stops for a tool free ROM adjustment.
- Adjustable extension limits: 0, 10, 20, 30, 45 degrees. Flexion limits: 0, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90 degrees
- The hinge bars can easily be removed from the lateral and medial pockets.
- New generation of SpaceTex material ensures breathability while reducing slippage.
- Firm circular inelastic straps ensure a great fit.
- Fits right and left knees.
- Available in pull-up and wraparound configurations.
- Available in seven sizes to fit every size patient - see sizing chart tab.
- Available in a "Standard" and Long" versions- see indications tab.
Ordering:
- 8356- Standard, pull-up
- 8353- Standard, wraparound
- 8359- Long "Stable", pull-up
- 8368- Long "Stable", wraparound
The Otto Bock Genu Direxa Stable knee brace is often used for treating:
- Patello-femoral pain, chondromalacia by encouraging proper tracking of the patella.
- Beginning stages of Osteoarthritis.
- Post-traumatic and post-surgical ligament laxities/instabilities (sprains).
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Meniscus tears.
The Otto Bock Genu Direxa Stable Wraparound* version is recommended for:
- Post-traumatic and post-surgical ligament laxities/instabilities.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Beginning stages of osteoarthritis.
- Meniscus tears.
The Otto Bock Genu Direxa Stable Long versions are recommended for:
- Protection of the knee joint in the rehabilitation phase after ligament surgery.
- Preoperative or chronic instability of the anterior and/or posterior cruciate ligament (ACL, PCL).
- Genu recurvatum.
- Severe and/or complex posttraumatic instability of the knee.
- Functional conservative treatment of collateral ligament injuries.
- Severe and/or complex degenerative instability of the knee (e.g. in severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis).
- Hyperextension of the knee.
- Stabilization/limitation of range of motion in meniscopathies and after meniscal surgery.
- Severe instability in patellofemoral pain syndrome (e.g. chondromalacia, chondropathy of the patella, beginning osteoarthritis of the patellofemoral joint).
*Wraparound versions for patients with limited hand grip and limited mobility.
