20.5 – Patellofemoral – Knee Bracing Features
- Specifically designed for patients with recurrent patella subluxations and dislocations
- This dual upright brace comes prefabricated in a 12” (30 cm) magnesium frame, and can be customized to a 14” (36 cm) aluminum frame
- Migration control with elastic banding and silicone strips
- A high strength and tear-resistant pocket system made of nylon hinges and foam hinge pockets
- Dynamic design applies increased lateral pressure between 20° and 50° of knee flexion
- Pneumatic air bladder over a trimmable lateral buttress
- Lightweight magnesium Pneumatic patellar pad allows patients to adjust for their desired level of support
- Pivoting straps aid in preventing brace migration
- Quick-release buckles
- Up to 8° of load available on OA versions
What to buy with Breg Patellofemoral Knee Braces?
- BSN Jobst For Men Closed Toe Thigh High 20-30mmHg Ribbed Compression Stockings
- OPTP Happy Feet Posture Book
- Vasyli Hoke Supination Control Orthotic
When to use 20.50 Patella Knee Braces?
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Patellar maltracking
- Patellar tendonitis
- Mild chondromalacia
- Runner’s Knee
- Post lateral release
How to use Breg 20.50 Patella Knee Braces?
- Loosen Straps
- Release the two over-center buckles by pinching the two gray buttons on each of the buckles
- Loosen the two remaining straps
- Position The Brace
- With the patient in a seated position and leg bent at 90°, place the brace on the leg aligning the center of the hinge with the top of the knee cap
Note: Make sure to push the brace posterior so that the hinges run along the mid-line of the leg
- Secure The Top Calf Strap
- Wrap the top calf strap around the calf as high as possible and loop through the D-ring. Pull the tab until a snug and comfortable fit is achieved and secure
- Secure The Lower Thigh Strap
- Wrap the lower thigh strap around the thigh and loop through the D-ring. Pull tab until a snug and comfortable fit is achieved and secure
- Adjust The Crescent Finger Pad
- Remove the Crescent Finger Pad from underneath the Y-Pad. Relocate the pad to the desired position along the edge of the patient’s knee cap
- Secure Lower Patello-Force Strap
- With the patient’s knee at 20º of flexion, wrap the lower Patello-Force Strap around the leg and secure the over-center buckle
- Adjust the strap using the fastener at the strap end until a snug and comfortable fit is achieved
- Secure Upper Patello-Force Strap
- Repeat Step 6 for the upper Patello-Force Strap
- Adjust The Patello-Force Strap
- Use the fasteners for additional adjustment
- Inflate The Patello-Force Strap
- Insert the clear end of the squeeze bulb into the pad. Slowly inflate the pad by squeezing the bulb. The patient will know how much pressure is needed
- Final Adjustments
- Have the patient stand and walk around. Make any final strap and/or air pressure adjustments needed
Breg Patella Knee Bracing Instructions
