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Bledsoe OR Knee Brace
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The Bledsoe Operating Room Knee Brace frees the surgeon or authorized technician from the time-consuming post-op fitting and application that is required with more complex brace designs. The Bledsoe Cool OR knee brace provides the same benefits as the Bledsoe OR in a cool, open design.

Features include:

  • The "regular" or "long" sizes fit left or right legs of most patients. Extra-long version available for inseams of 32" (81 cm) or greater.
  • Vinyl hinge upright pockets with hook-to-pile closures for quick attachment to wraps.
  • Tamper-resistant tie seals for hinge are provided for patient compliance.
  • Simple Hinge provides fast and easy adjustment with flexion limits of 0 to 135° and extension limits of 0 to 90° in 15° increments. Optional QuikLok mechanism enables rigid extension with a flip of two cam action levers.
  • Can be removed in one piece for easy reattachment.

Indications
This device is indicated for locked or limited motion control of knee during rehabilitation after operative procedures or injury to knee ligaments, cartilage, or stable or internally fixed fractures of tibial plateau, condyles, or proximal tibia and distal femur.

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


Bledsoe OR & Cool OR vs. other brands Back to top

Features Bledsoe OR 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.
Hinge Hinge adjusts every 15°, can be adjusted without tools, and can be locked for patient security. Hinge does not lock without play, no protection from flexion contractures.
Hinge Suspension Brace has calf suspension strap so brace suspends on the gastrocnemius muscle. 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 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

OR Knee Brace HCFA Code: L1832
Length Brace Size Simple Hinge QuikLok Replacement Cuffs
20" (50.8 cm) Regular AK080005 AK580005 AK073005
24" (61 cm) Long AK080007 AK580007 AK073007
28" (71 cm) X-Long AK080009 AK580009 AK073009

Cool OR Knee Brace HCFA Code: L1832
Length Brace Size Simple Hinge QuikLok Replacement Cuffs
20" (50.8 cm) Regular AK083005 AK583005 AK073085
24" (61 cm) Long AK083007 AK583007 AK073085
28" (71 cm) X-Long AK083009 AK583009 AK073085

Replacement Parts Back to top

Thigh Cuff • Calf Cuff • Disk Pads (pair)

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