Ossur FLEX Patient Manual

Patient Guide

Fitting Instructions

1. To start, first sit down with your

knee bent to around 90°. Place
the brace on your leg with the
hinges on the side of your knee
so they point straight ahead. The
hinge should be in line with the
centre of your knee (picture 1).

2. Fasten the strap below the knee

first (A) feed the strap through
the slot and attach the hook
and loop strap (picture 2).

3. Next do the same with the

lowest strap (picture 3).

4. Next fasten the strap above

the knee (picture 4).

5. Lastly the top strap can be

fastened. All straps should feel
firm, yet comfortable (picture 5).

NOTE: Over tightening the top two

straps can cause the brace to slide
down the leg. The orthosis needs
to be fastened from the outside to
prevent the rotation of the orthosis
on the leg.

Removing the Flex

• When removing the brace, undo

each strap and ensure to attach
the hook and loop tab back
onto the strap. This will make
it easier when fitting the brace
next time and will prolong the
life of the straps (picture 6).

Flex

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It is important that the
brace is fitted correctly to
ensure adequate support of
your knee and also optimal
comfort. The Flex knee brace
should be applied according
to the instructions from the
supplying clinician. This fitting
guide serves as a reminder to
compliment their instructions.