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| CTi
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| Ultimate
combination of stabilisation and protection of the knee
joint |
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| Warning |
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This
Knee Brace is a supportive brace only and
is not intended or guaranteed
to prevent knee injury. Purchaser agrees
to the following:
1. Ossur accepts no responsibility for any
injury which might occur
while using Ossur knee bracing products.
2. With use of this type of device, it is
possible to receive various types
of skin irritation, including rashes and
pressure points. If you experience
any unusual reactions while using this product,
consult your
health care provider immediately.
3. If you have any questions as to how this
knee brace applies to your
own specific knee condition, consult your
health care provider.
If you do not agree to the above conditions,
contact your brace
provider before using this product.
If brace causes discomfort or irritation, discontinue
use
immediately and contact your health care provider. |
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| Brace
Applications |
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1.
Unfasten all straps from the outer side of
the brace.
2. With the knee bent in approximately 90
degrees, place the brace over
your knee such that the patella is centered
between the condyle pads
(Figure 2).
Note: This places the hinge slightly above
the joint line so the brace
can properly seat itself when you stand (Figure.
3).
3. Beginning with the strap just below the
knee (lower cruciate strap),
fasten the strap snugly above the calf muscle
as this will aid in the
brace suspension (Figure. 4).
4. Next, snugly fasten the bottom strap by
inserting it through the D-ring.
5. Continue with the strap just above the
knee (upper cruciate strap), followed by
the top strap. Snugly fasten both straps.
Note: Over-tightening the two top straps can
cause the brace to
migrate. |
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| Brace
Maintenance |
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The
CTi brace is designed for minimum maintenance
and care. Follow
these easy maintenance steps to keep your
brace in good condition.
Cleaning
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Liners, straps and pads may be removed for
cleaning.
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Do NOT machine wash
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Do NOT place in dryer
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Hand-wash using mild non-detergent soap
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Rinse thoroughly
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Air-dry,
If migration occurs, clean silicone liners
with an alcohol wipe or damp cloth. If brace
is used in salt water or chlorinated water,
rinse well and air dry.
Hinge maintenance
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Do NOT disassemble the hinge yourself
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Check regularly for foreign materials in
hinge (i.e. dirt or grass)
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Clean dirt from hinge using water or compressed
air
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Lubricate with silicone spray or dry graphite
if needed |
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| Accessories |
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The
following accessories are available for your
CTi brace at an additional
charge. To order call your Ossur Customer
Service Department.
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Patellar cup - Knee cap protection, especially
for motocross, mountain
biking or work that requires kneeling.
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Flexion stop kit - Stops can be set from
0° - 90°
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Anti migration wrap
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PCL Kit - to counteract against posterior
subluxation of the tibia
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Motorcross |
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| Setting
up the PCL Support System |
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The
PCL kit is designed to counteract against
a posterior subluxation of
the tibia. The thigh plate and strap apply
a posterior force against the anterior
thigh, while the lower straps and calf plate
apply an anterior force
to the tibia. To place the PCL system in
the correct position on the leg:
1. Apply the brace as described earlier with
the anterior thigh plate and
straps loose.
2. Attach PCL cuff to the lower straps and
center over the calf muscle.
Tighten straps so that the cuff fits comfortably
but snugly against the
back of the leg.
3. Tighten anterior thigh strap with the
leg in full extension so that the
plate and pad are comfortably snug. |
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| Setting
up the ACL Support System |
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The
ACL Cable System is intended to give additional
support to the ACL
deficient/lax knee.
1. Apply the CTi Brace according to the standard
procedure. The four straps should be fastened,
but the secondary cable strap should still
be loose.
2. Once the brace is firmly in place, pass
the cable strap through the smaller buckle.
3. Tighten the cable strap to place the desired
amount of pressure on your tibia. |
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| Fit
Adjustments |
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Widening
or narrowing fit at knee joint:
The CTi brace can be adjusted for individual
knee width. To widen or narrow
the width at the knee, the 6 mm (1/4”)
padding located under each
cover can be removed and replaced with thinner
pads [3 mm (“1/8) or
1,5 mm (“1/16)] or you can install
a shim behind the 6 mm (1/4”) pad
to
make the fit more snug. Any combination of
pads can be used to achieve
a more comfortable fit.
Adjusting fit at
the tibial horseshoe:
Tibial wedge pads can be installed to fill
in any gaps around the tibia
(Figure. 5) and achieve the desired fit.
To add a wedge pad, pull back the
silicone liner and place the proper wedge
pad (medial or lateral) on top
of the hook-and-loop fastener to which the
silicone liner was originally
fastened (Figure. 6). Press the silicone
liner back into place on top of the
wedge pad. Fine tune the padding until your
CTi brace fits snugly against
the tibia (Figure. 7).
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| Refurbishing |
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From
time to time, your CTi should be sent to
Ossur for refurbishing. The frequency of
his will depend on how often the brace is
worn and for what activities. Your brace
supplier should help you to determine when
your brace needs to be sent in for service,
but once a year is a good rule
of thumb.
As part of the refurbishment process, Ossur will check your brace for signs
of wear, repaint it, and rebuild it with all new components, including rivets,
buckles, straps and padding. There is a usual turnaround time of three to
five working days. Please contact the local Customer Service
Department before sending the brace back for refurbishment. |
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| Changing
Extension Stops |
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Extension
stops are available for varying degrees of
extension control.
1. Remove the cover and pad from the condylar
area.
2. Using a short Philips head screwdriver,
remove the screw in the
center of the hinge plate (Figure. 8).
3. Locate the extension stop positioned in
the hinge between the upper
and lower arms of the brace. With brace slightly
bent, push the
extension stop from the back of the brace
through to the front. This
should cause the stop to pop out of the hinge
(Figure. 9).
4. From the bag of extension stops included
with the brace, choose the
stop which corresponds to the desired degree
of extension. Feed the
hole end of the stop through the hinge from
the front to the back of
the brace, with the curved side facing down
and the flat edge facing
up. Make sure that the sharp extrusions on
the flat end of the extension
stop are pointed toward the distal portion
(bottom half) of the
brace (Figure. 9). The flat end of the stop
should be visible from the
front of the brace.
5. Align the hole in the center of the hinge
plate with the hole in the extension
stop. Replace and tighten the screw through
the hinge plate
and extension stop. Replace the pad and cover.
This procedure must
be completed on both the medial and lateral
hinges.
6. Choose the appropriate extension stop
(Blue = 0°, Black = 0-10°,
Dark Gray = 10-20°, Medium Gray = 20-30°,
Light Gray = 30- 40°)*
* These numbers are approximate. Actual extension
stop will vary from
person to person depending on anatomical
differences. Appropriate
extension stop size is normally determined
by health care provider. |
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| Warranty |
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This
warranty covers all defects in materials
and workmanship of your
new CTi Knee Brace. This Warranty covers
the rigid carbon fiber brace
frame and AccutracTM hinges for the lifetime
of the patient that the brace
was originally built for. The warranty covers
all other materials, including
straps, sleeves, liners and pads for six
months from the date of original
purchase.
Ossur will repair or replace (at its option)
any defective part covered under
warranty at no charge. Repairs necessitated
by accident, negligence,
misuse or abuse by the purchaser are not
covered. Also, consequential
and incidental damages are not recoverable
under this warranty. These
limitations may not apply as some states
do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. Only the original
purchaser is entitled to claim service under
this warranty.
With the brace you get a one year fit guarantee.
To obtain service under this warranty call
our Customer Service Department. |
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