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| Unloader
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| The lightest
and most comfortable OA knee brace |
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At
the heart of the Unloader One is a highly
sophisticated 3-Point Leverage System.
This maximizes stability and support for
knee osteoarthritis, providing an unparalleled
level of comfort and range of motion.
The effectiveness of this system is further enhanced by two diagonal Dynamic
Force Straps, which significantly increase the unloading potential of the knee
brace. Adjusting these straps enables you to modify the amount of relief needed
to alleviate joint pain.
At only half the weight of competitive braces, Unloader One offers comfort & suspension
without sacrificing the functionality of the clinically proven Ossur Unloader
design.
The Unloader One is the safe and simple osteoarthritis knee brace for joint pain.
Unlike many other knee pain treatment options, this innovative product has been
clinically proven to alleviate the full range of symptoms associated with osteoarthritis
of the knee. Recent clinical research demonstrates that the Unloader One provides
the following important benefits:
 Decreased
Knee Pain
Improved
Knee Function
Reduced
Usage of Pain Medication
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| Indications |
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Mild
to severe unicompartmental osteoarthritis
(OA)
Unicompartmental
knee conditions that require load reduction
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affected compartment : — Articular
cartilage defect repair
— Meniscal cartilage repair
— Avascular necrosis
— Tibia plateau fracture
Thigh
circumferences of 34.3-73.5cm and calf circumferences
of 25-61.5cm
All
activity levels, non contact |
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Dual
Dynamic Force Strap
Dual
Dynamic Force Straps increase
unloading capabilities and prevent
brace rotation
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Dynamic
Force Control System
Tool-free,
racheting Dynamic Force Control
System enables self-dosing for
easier pain management
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Quick
Fit Buckles
Quick
Fit Buckles with leverage arms
enable easy application and removal
without the need for cumbersome
strap adjustment
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Sensil® Silicone
Padding
Breathable
liners featuring Ossur Sensil® silicone
technology on an Aerospacer base
material prevents migration
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Flexible,
low-profile, hinged upright contours to individual
anatomy and allows use underneath clothings
Quick
connect strapping for tool-free removal
and replacement
Lightweight
frame is perforated for flexibility and ventilation.
Only 454g. |
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| 3-Point
Leverage System |
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Original
System (A)
The first Unloaders
employed a medial (inner side of knee)
upright with a valgus bend plus an
opposing Dynamic Force Strap™ to generate a 3-Point Leverage
System that unloaded the medial compartment of the knee. Over time, the original
Unloader hinge was replaced with an Adjustable Dynamic Joint™ that enabled
fine-tuned treatment. To this day, most Unloaders feature this same combination
of an Adjustable Dynamic Joint™ and a Dynamic Force Strap™.
Unloader One
System (B)
Unloader One offers a new twist on
the traditional 3-Point Leverage System.
By replacing the Adjustable Dynamic Joint™ with a flexible upright and
incorporating Dual Dynamic Force Straps to disperse the counter force across
two points of contact, we streamlined the Unloader to a sleek 16 ounces (half
of its former weight) while increasing the unloading power by up to 50% and
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| The
Unloading Effect |
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Varus
deformity (bow-legged)
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Valgus
deformity (knock-kneed)
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Varus
deformity not corrected
One
side of the osteoarthritis-affected
knee joint collapsed
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Deformity
corrected with Unloader One
OA
joint 'open' up after being braced
with Unloader One
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| Clinical
Study Overview |
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| 1. Briggs
KK, Matheny LM, Steadman JR, Aultman
H: Use of an Unloader Brace for medial
or lateral compartment Osteoarthritis
of the Knee. Steadman Philippon Research
Institute, Vail, CO. Presented
at AAOS, March 2010.
Objectives
To
determine if the Unloader One brace would
provide improvement in disability in active
patients with OA and malalignment, and
whether there is a difference in factors
affecting outcome with medial vs. lateral
unloader braces.
Patients
46
patients (17 female, 29 male); mean age
61 years (range 48-87)
— 14 patients with lateral unloader;
32 patients with medial unloader
Results
WOMAC
score significantly improved in both groups:
— Medial (12 points); Lateral (9 points)
— Greatest improvement from pre-brace
to 6 weeks, and sustained at 6 months
Patients
also reported a significant reduction in
usage of pain medication (anti-inflammatories):
— 24% reported a reduction in OTC anti-inflammatories
—16% reported a reduction in prescription
anti-inflammatories
2. Updated
results of the above study presented
at New York Academy of Sciences, April
2010.
Significant
improvement in disability (per
WOMAC score) in both groups:
— Medial (16 points); Lateral (8 points)
At
6 months, a significant percentage of patients reported a reduction in medication
use:
— 27%
reported a reduction in pain medication
— 31%
reported a reduction in OTC anti-inflammatories
— 35%
reported a reduction in prescription anti-inflammatories
• Median patient satisfaction: 8 (out of 10)
3. Ingvarsson
T, Franklin J, Hardardottir E, Gunnsteinsson
L: Patients with moderate and severe
OA do benefit from using a valgus knee
brace. Akureyri Hospital, University
of Akureyri, Akureyri, Iceland.
Presented at AAOS, March 2010.
82
patients (33 female, 49 male; mean age
60.3 years; 75 medial OA, 7 lateral OA)
wore a valgus brace for 6 months
Significant
improvement in pain, stiffness and function (WOMAC score decreased from 50
to 34 points)
References
1 Briggs KK,
Matheny LM, Steadman JR, Aultman H: Use
of an Unloader Brace for medial or lateral
compartment Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
Steadman Philippon Research Institute,
Vail, CO. http://www3.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmt2010/podium/podium.cfm?Pevent=638.
2 Briggs KK, Matheny LM, Steadman JR: Patient evaluation of an unloader knee
brace: A prospective cohort study in active patients with osteoarthritis. Presented
at The New York Academy of Sciences, April 2010. http://www.ossur.com/lisalib/getfile.aspx?itemid=19129.
3 Ingvarsson T, Franklin J, Hardardottir E: Patients with moderate and severe
OA do benefit from using a valgus knee brace. Akureyri Hospital, University
of Akureyri, Akureyri, Iceland. http://www3.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmt2010/podium/podium.cfm?Pevent=637. |
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| Models |
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Unloader
One Custom
Default colour: grey
Choice of 12 standard colours (additional fee applies)
Unloader
One OTS
Grey colour only |
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| Warranty |
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Custom
brace: Lifetime
warranty (original patient only) for
frame and hinge components to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship.
6 months warranty for straps, liners/covers,
sleeves, return cords, hinge coatings
and other soft components to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship.
OTS brace:
2 years warranty (original patient only)
for frame and hinge components to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship.
6 months warranty for straps, liners/covers,
sleeves, return cords, hinge coatings and
other soft components to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship.
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| How
to make order |
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Make
an appointment by calling Integratif Medical
at 6244-8468
During
the appointment, our consultant will assess
your knee problem
If
you are found suitable to wear a brace, measurements
of your knee will be taken
Select
the brace colour (custom brace only, 12 standard
colours)
Pay
a deposit and wait for up to 3 weeks for
the custom brace to be delivered
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