Sporlastic GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT Knee Brace

$Sporlastic GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT Knee Brace shown worn$

Optimal, dynamic correction and relief
Dynamic relief of the medial or lateral compartment with a 3-point principle
Individual adjustment and relief: The correction pressure can be easily adjusted to individual requirements by means of the rotary wheel magnetic closures
Intimate Fit principle: 3-point relief principle prevention at the lateral condyle or on the iliotibial tract
Living Hinge: only provides relief when the knee requires relief, for example
When walking
While standing
When putting pressure on the knee
Very comfortable due to breathable 3D flat knitted fabric
Comfort and stretching zones for the perfect fit, even during movement
Magnetic closure: easy closing with audible and tactile feedback
Gripping aid and slip stop to facilitate putting on and taking off
Anatomically pre-shaped joint bar for secure hold on the leg
Extension: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°
Flexion: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
extra-wide version, with added circular dimpled silicone grip top band
Anatomically pre-shaped joint bar on the affected compartment

Breathable 3D flat knitted fabric
Anatomically pre-shaped joint bar on the affected compartment
Magnetic closure
Circular dimpled silicone grip-top band

All indications for which unicompartmental relief of the knee joint is necessary, e.g. gonarthrosis
Impairment of walking in the event of damage to cartilage/bone structures of the knee joint (painful medial or lateral gonarthrosis)
Unicompartmental cartilage/bone lesion
Medial or lateral gonarthrosis
Osteochondritis dissecans (post-operative)
For partial relief of the knee joint with limitation of the range of movement and for maintaining mobility
Previous cartilage surgery or cartilage build-up with necessary unilateral post-operative relief after unilateral meniscus lesions

Not suitable for: allergic, inflamed or injury-related skin changes over the area it covers (for example swelling or redness); impaired circulation or lymphatic soft-tissue swelling; nerve-related disturbance of sensation or of skin nourishment (trophism) in that area, with or without damage to the skin; a severe leg-axis deviation (more than about 15°); gonarthrosis (knee osteoarthritis) affecting both the inner and outer compartments; peripheral arterial disease; limited peripheral blood-flow reserve; a risk of vascular compression.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are usually covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Size — the + belongs to this model's size name. 3+ is one size, not 'size 3 or bigger'.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

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Size		3+	4+	5+	6+	7+	8+	9+
“d” measurement (cm)	17	31 – 34	34 – 37	37 – 40	40 – 43	43 – 46	46 – 50	50 – 54
“f” measurement (cm)	15	44 – 47	47 – 50	50 – 53	53 – 56	56 – 59	59 – 63	63 – 67

The 30° marked on the diagram is 30° of bend from a straight leg — a slightly bent knee, not a right angle.

Left and right are different items — pick the side on the product page.

Wash GENU-TEX® OA + COMFORT gently in lukewarm water (30 °C) with mild detergent and air dry
Do not dry it in a tumble dryer, on a radiator or in the microwave
To wash GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT, please remove the joint splint from the brace
Close all hook-and-loop fasteners before washing; this will keep the hook-and-loop fasteners functional for longer

Sporlastic prints these steps in the instructions for use supplied with the product.

To put on the GENU-TEX® OA + COMFORT, it is best to sit on a chair so that your knee is slightly bent.
Open both rotary wheel fasteners by lifting off the rotary wheel.
Take GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT by the orange-coloured grip aids and step through the brace with your foot. This is easier if the back of the brace is facing forwards. Then pull GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT over the ankle joint to below the hollow of the knee.
Then turn GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT on the lower leg by 180° so that the back of the knee is facing backwards and the patella pad is facing forwards again.
Then pull GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT over the knee using the grip aid until the silicone ring of the patella pad encloses the kneecap. Check that the orthosis fits correctly by feeling the kneecap.
Now close the straps by placing both rotary wheel fasteners back on the magnetic plate. Turn a wheel clockwise to increase the strap tension, or lift the wheel off to release it. Find a moderate strap tension that stays comfortable for several hours. The maximum tension is only reached when the leg is extended.
When standing, please check once again whether the patella pad continues to surround the kneecap properly. If necessary, correct the position of GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT again.
To remove GENU-TEX OA + COMFORT, open the two rotary wheel fasteners and slide the brace off the leg. It may also help to turn the brace 180° on the lower leg.
Never let the fasteners stick to the knitted fabric: always press them back onto the strap straight away. This prevents damage to the knit.