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Indication
• Postoperative or posttraumatic treatment of the ligamentous apparatus of
the ankle joint
• Acute injuries to the ligaments of the
upper and lower ankle joint
• Chronic instability of the upper and
lower ankle joint
• Distorsions
Contraindication
• General lesions of the skin, redness of
the skin where the brace will be worn
• Severely disturbed blood flow of the
lower extremities
• Lymphatic problems on the aected
foot or leg
Function
Securing the ankle joint against unphysiological movements which may cause an
injury through twisting the lower or upper
ankle. This function is fulfilled both during
the posttraumatic/postoperative period
and for injury prevention.
Reimbursement Code
DE: HMV: 23.02.02.2013
Safety
• Before this device is used, it is essential
that the orthosis is individually adapted
to the patient by an experienced orthopedic technician and that the patient is
trained in the orthosis’ use according to
the doctor’s instructions.
• Incorrect selection, adaptation, application, and/or failure to monitor the correct
fit of this product may cause health
damage.
• Check orthosis for damage (such as
loose connections, fasteners, belts,
etc.) each time it is put on.
• In case you suspect any performance
malfunctions (e.g. an apparent reduction
or lack of eect), immediately call on
your doctor or orthopedic technician.
• Never wear the orthosis on broken skin.
• The orthosis must be checked for proper
function, correct fit and potential damage
by a doctor or orthopedic technician at
regular intervals. The timing of these
intervals has to be defined individually
for each patient.
• Should the product have been subject
to disproportionate stress, it must be
checked for potential damage by an
orthopedic technician before further use.
• Harmful pressure caused by the orthosis
may cause skin injuries or disrupt blood
flow and must be avoided.
• Due to the individual adaptation to the
patient the orthosis may not be reused
on other people.