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Bledsoe Extender Plus
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When post-op care demands the best, the Bledsoe Extender Plus Brace meets the physicians' needs. Adjustable from 22" to 34" (56 cm to 86 cm) in length and up to 34" (86 cm) in leg circumference, this brace easily fits patients from 5' (152 cm) to 6' 5" (196 cm) tall, and adapts as the patient progresses. The Bledsoe Extender Plus is so versatile there is no need for an expensive custom-fitted brace.

Features include:

  • Fast, easy push-button length adjustment — no tools required.
  • Quickly applies with fast, wrap-around strap design and no D-rings.
  • Cool, open design reduces skin breakdown over long-term use.
  • Four-point attachment and long-hinge arms provide superior control for recovering patients.
  • Stable suspension from formed, double padded ankle plates.
  • NEW! Over-center buckles for easy application.
  • NEW! Post Op Hinge provides fast and easy adjustment with flexion limits of -10 to 110° and extension limits of -10 to 110° in 10° increments. No tools to adjust. The hinge can be locked in position from -10 to 40°.
  • Hinge tie seals supplied for patient security and compliance.
  • Optional shoe insert provides additional rotational control of the foot and lower leg.

Indications
This device is indicated for immediate application to knees for locked or limited motion control of knee during rehabilitation after operative procedures or injury to knee ligaments (MCL, LCL, ACL and PCL), patellar ligament, articular cartilage, meniscus, or stable or internally fixed fractures of tibial plateau, condyles, proximal tibia or distal femur.

Contraindications
This device is contraindicated for unstable fractures or for fractures of the proximal femur or the distal tibia or fibula.




Bledsoe Extender Plus vs. other brands Back to top

Features Bledsoe Extender Knee Brace Other Brands
Skin Comfort Open-cell, breathable foam laminate increases comfort and reduces possibility of skin problems. Flame bonded technique closes foam pores and increases possibility of skin problems.
Adjustability Quick adjustment uprights adjust to any length with one push of a button, saving valuable fitting time. Don't adjust, or use a push-button that must be pushed several times to reach the proper length.
Hinge Suspension Molded ankle plates increase patient comfort and hold the hinge in proper position to prevent abnormal forces on the healing ligaments. Either no suspension on most braces, or sharp aluminum ends that create discomfort. If hinge slides down, the brace pushes tibia forward during flexion placing dangerous stress on ACL repairs.
Formable Uprights Formable uprights and quick adjustable length allow proper anatomical fit to maximize comfort and safety. Molded plastic pieces or uprights with tabs prevent forming. This causes reduced comfort and control.
Security & Control Straps engage and lock to brace uprights — stopping the leg within the proper range for safety. Straps pass over the uprights or through slots — even though the hinge stops, the leg keeps moving.

Ordering Information Back to top

Extender Plus Knee Brace HCFA Code: L1832
Size Part Number Replacement Pads Replacement Straps
Universal EK087000 EK087400 EK087300

Optional Post-Op Shoe Insert
Shoe Size - Men Shoe Size - Women Shoe Insert Size Left Right
Up to 4 (23 cm) Up to 5 (24 cm) Small EK007101 EK007201
5-9 (24-27 cm) 6-10 (24-28 cm) Medium EK007105 EK007205
10-14 (28-32 cm) 11-15 (29-32 cm) Large EK007109 EK007209

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