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| BioniCare
Knee System |
| Top-of-the-line
solution for osteoarthritis of the knee which is non-invasive
and clinically proven |
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If
you are finding traditional treatments
for osteoarthritis of the knee ineffective
or undesirable, talk to us about
the BioniCare® Knee System. This unique
electrical stimulation treatment is the
first such non-drug, non-invasive option
for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Many
patients find that drugs and injections
aren’t bringing the relief they need
and they aren’t ready or medically
able to have knee replacement surgery.
If you are among this group, the BioniCare
Knee System offers another option. It is
the first and only patented proprietary
signal and system demonstrated to be effective
and safe in multiple clinical studies.
More than 4,000 physicians have prescribed
this unique treatment for more than 40,000
patients.
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| Indications |
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 moderate
to severe uni,
bi,
and tri-compartmental osteoarthritis |
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| The
Principle |
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The
knee joint’s lack of a blood,
nerve, or lymphatic supply led
researchers to hypothesize that
an electrical impulse is the body’s
mechanism to maintain joint health.
Due to the physical changes in the
osteoarthritic knee, the endogenous
electrical impulse is diminished.
BioniCare supplements this weakened signal
with a stronger one that is clinically
proven to reduce pain and restore function. Clinical
studies have shown significant improvement
even when severe osteoarthritis
is present.
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| The
Technology |
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The
patented BioniCare Knee System delivers an
imperceptible pulsed electrical signal that
was designed specifically for the
treatment of pain, symptoms and the overall
improvement of the osteoarthritic knee. The
patented impulse
is a monophasic negative spike delivered
at 100Hz (100 times per second)
The BioniCare pulsed electrical stimulation
signal received FDA clearance in 2003 “as
an adjunctive therapy for reducing the level
of pain and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis
of the knee and for overall improvement of the knee as assessed by the physician’s
global evaluation (clinical studies).”
It is
not to be confused with other stimulators,
including a TENS device that provides temporary
general-purpose pain relief.
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| The
System |
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The
BioniCare® System is offered in conjunction
with the OActive™ or Eagle OA™ knee
braces to provide the immediate benefit
of a proven mechanical unloading
approach, and/or a Night-Wrap for use while
sleeping. When combining
BioniCare with an unloading brace, these
highly synergistic approaches to osteoarthritis
are unparalleled. The three
available options allow patients to receive
BioniCare treatment in a small, light, single
upright brace; a low-profile,
maximum correction, double upright brace;
and a night-time wrap to extend treatment
hours.
OActive Single
Upright Osteoarthritis Knee Brace:
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Unique angle adjustment to optimize pain
relief
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Low-profile, light weight design enhances
comfort and compliance
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Unique design provides necessary leverage
for medial or lateral compartment unloading
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Lateral application avoids contra-lateral
limb and tibial crest pressure issues
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Quick release buckles for easy removal
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Sili-grip liners and strap pads for best
suspension
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Available in custom or off-the-shelf versions
Eagle OA Double
Upright Osteoarthritis Knee Brace:
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Active thigh cuff moves with the muscles
and soft tissue to maximize suspension and
comfort
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Maximum stabilization and correction provided
by double upright frame
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Light-weight design enhances comfort and
compliance
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Sili-grip strap pad for best suspension
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Available as custom only
BioniCare Night-Wrap:
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Easy to use
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Achieve substantial hours of use while sleeping
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Benefits of BioniCare treatment are available
to those who cannot or prefer not to wear
a brace
This
personal home-use system allows patients
to take treatments during their day
in conjunction with an OA knee brace, the
OActive™. Treatments
are individualized to each patient’s
body as they adjust the level of stimulation.
The OActive™ Knee Brace with
the BioniCare System combines two proven
technologies
to help fight osteoarthritis knee pain.
Knee Bracing - known as one of the most
effective nonsurgical treatments for osteoarthritis.
BioniCare® - is the most thoroughly researched non-drug, non-invasive osteoarthritis
treatment.
The
OActive™ laterally applied frame and
hinge corrects for
either medial or lateral compartment
and avoids contralateral
limb contact during gait.
It’s perfect for bilateral brace
users as well as those with
limited room between their thighs or knees
during gait.
BioniCare’s clinically
proven signal is delivered
through advanced technology
electrodes that
avoid the need for messy
conductive gel. Extensive
computer analysis has
demonstrated excellent
signal transfer into the joint.
In tandem, these highly synergistic approaches
to osteoarthritis knee pain are unparalleled.
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| The
Evidence |
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Comprehensive
and convincing evidence for the BioniCare
Knee System’s benefits in treating
knee osteoarthritis has been well-established
through five peer reviewed, scientific
studies involving 1,200 patients in 88
clinical settings.
With multiple published studies, the BioniCare
Knee System is a thoroughly research validated
osteoarthritis treatment.
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| The
Outcome |
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More
than 4,000 physicians have treated over 50,000
osteoarthritis patients with the BioniCare
Knee System and the results have been outstanding.
Many BioniCare patients return to high level
activities such as skiing, running, tennis
and the like. Some severe osteoarthritis
patients have even returned to competitive
levels that otherwise seemed impossible.
One such Bionic patient recovered to run
in the Boston Marathon and took first-place
in his age group.
For more details, visit: http://www.bionicare.com
Or, call Integratif Medical: 6224-8468 to make
an appointment |
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