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| Unloader
one® custom oa knee brace |
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At
only half the weight of competitive braces, the
Unloader One osteoarthritis knee brace offers
comfort & suspension without sacrificing
the functionality of the clinically proven Ossur
Unloader design.
This osteoarthritis knee brace combines a
streamlined, flexible upright with Dual Dynamic
Force Straps to generate more unloading leverage
than any Unloader to date. By incorporating
light weight shells, with Sensil® silicone
liner technology, the Unloader One knee brace
provides a stable and comfortable platform
for the dual dynamic force strap system. Quick
fit buckles and breathable liners help ensure
better patient compliance. The patient can
measure and adjust the amount of unloading
needed using the unique ratcheting Dynamic
Force Control system.
This brace is indicated for mild
to severe unicompartmental osteoarthritis.
Unicompartmental knee conditions requiring
load reduction, such as Articular Cartilage
Defect Repair, Meniscal Cartilage Repair,
Avascular Necrosis, or Tibia Plateau
Fracture.
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| PRODUCT
HIGHLIGHTS |
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Dual
Dynamic Force Strap
Dual Dynamic Force Straps increase unloading
capabilities and prevent brace rotation |
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 |
Sensil® Silicone
Padding
Breathable liners featuring Ossur
Sensil® silicone technology
on an Aerospacer base material
prevents migration |
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| UNLOADING
EFFECT |
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Before
Bracing |
After
Bracing |
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One
side of the osteoarthritis-affected
knee joint collapsed |
The
affected OA knee joint opens after
it is braced with Unloader One |
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The
animation above shows how the knee joint is
affected by the progression
of osteoarthritis, and how the unloading technology
of the Unloader One helps relief pain by 'unloading'
the damaged area of the knee. |
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| OTHER
FEATURES |
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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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| The
3-Point Leverage System |
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The fundamental component of every Unloader osteoarthritis
knee brace is The 3-Point Leverage System, which
consists of a single upright plus one or more
diagonal Dynamic Force Straps™. Nine published,
peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated the efficacy
of this technology.
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 improving
comfort and compliance.
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| Activity
Level |
All
activity levels, non contact |
| Indications |
Mild to severe unicompartmental
osteoarthritis (OA). Unicompartmental knee conditions
requiring load reduction |
| Accessory |
Anti Migration System
wrap. Replacement strap kits are also available |
| Colours |
Grey or black only |
| Size
Range |
Thigh circumferences
of 13.5" (34.3cm) to 29" (73.5cm) and calf
circumferences of 9.8" (25cm) to 24" (61.5cm) |
| Warranty |
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. |
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