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This brace is the standard in post-operative knee protection.
With strong hinges on each side, it is specifically designed to
protect the knee against forces (varus, valgus, anterior, posterior)
that may damage it. The range-of-motion locks on the side allow
your doctor or health care professional to set the range of motion
allowable for your particular knee injury, then adjust them as needed.
ACL
reconstruction, meniscus
repair, tendon repair (eg. patellar or quadriceps tendon repair),
fracture open reduction & internal fixation (ORIF) - eg. tibial
plateau, patella.
After a knee ligament injury, such as MCL,
LCL or ACL tear, to allow
the ligament to heal.
Fractures of the knee, such as a tibial plateau fracture and/or
patella fracture that did not need surgery.
Features:
- 10 degree incremental settings
- Bars formable for varus/valgus positioning
- Hinge bar breakdown capability (the end of the brace can be
shortened when it is determined that you no longer need the
extra length for stability).
Frequently
Asked Questions about the IROM:
- Will
this brace limit my motion? Yes. That's the
idea! Your health care professional will set the brace to provide
as much, or as little motion as is needed to allow your knee to
heal. For example, your doctor may set the brace to allow range
of motion from 0 - 70 degrees - you will not be able to bend your
knee past 70 degrees with the brace on, with those settings.
- Are
special instruments necessary to set the brace motion?
No. The brace works with simple pegs that limit flexion
and extension.
- Does
insurance cover this brace? You will have to check
with your insurance company regarding your specific policy. Some
companies cover these braces fully, others require a co-pay, and
some do not cover them at all. A frequent problem we see in our
own practices is that someone may get one of these braces and
it will get dirty or damaged from long-term use. The insurance
company typically will not pay for a replacement in this situation.
- Is
this a "post-op knee brace"? Yes.
This type of brace goes my many names, including "post-op",
"post-operative", "range of motion", and "ROM"
knee brace.
- What's
special about the DonJoy brace compared to other brands?
This brace is the most commonly prescribed range of motion brace
in the United States for a reason: quality. In our own practices,
we have tried other braces, including less expensive ones, and
have always returned to using this DonJoy product. Other braces
we have seen and used are often: less durable, less comfortable,
less adjustable, and less easy to set motion locks.
- Are
there different sizes? No. The IROM is univerally
sized, and adjustable to fit the thigh and calf with velcro pads,
and detachable hinges.
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