Benefits of Comfy Splints Locking Pull Ring Knee Orthosis
- Graduated extension of the Knee
- Treatment of non-fixed contractures of the Knee
- Helps restrict arthritic changes and deformity related to neuromuscular impairment
- Positions the flaccid knee in functional position
- Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and preventing skin maceration
Indications:
- Used with patients who present with knee flexion pattern
- Arthritic changes
- Any deformity related to neuromuscular impairment
Contraindications: should not be used if the patient has any circulatory problems, pressure areas, or skin irritations.
Material and Cover options:
| Specifications | Terrycloth | Headliner |
| Feel | Plush Terrycloth | Soft Velour |
| Inner padding | Thicker foam padding | Soft foam |
| Straps | Thicker foam padding | Soft padding |
| Closure | Hook can adhere to strategically placed closures | Hook and lock can adhere throughout splint |
| Moisture Control | Antimicrobial treatment with moisture control | Antimicrobial treatment with moisture control |
Frequently Bought Together
- Chattanooga Black Polyurethane ColPac
- Safetec Pain Relief Spray
- VertaLoc DynaLITE Hypoallergenic Knee Brace
How to use Comfy Locking Pull Ring Knee Orthosis?
- Open Velcro straps. Notice one of the straps is a little longer than the others. The longer strap should be placed at the upper end of the knee (over the thigh).
- After passive range of motion of the Knee, to allow for maximum Knee extension, place Orthosis along the inside flexor surface of the Knee with Ring at the Bottom of the Knee.
- The Comfy Locking-KneeOrthosissplint can be adjusted to limit the range of flexion or extension of the Knee as desired. Pull ring out, bend splint to desired degree of variance and let tab pull into position. Splint will then lock.
- The two splint cuffs can be adjusted to the diameter of the patient’s thigh and calf. Merely press the Orthosis against a firm edge (e.g. table, countertop or chair edge) while firmly holding and leaning on both ends. Do not remove the insert from fabric cover, as all positioning can be done while insert is in the cover. The Comfy Locking-KneeOrthosisis easily adjusted and re-adjusted to any desired angle and maintains its shape. Several adjustments can be performed rapidly to obtain the desired optimal angulation.
- Once the desired angulation for the Knee is achieved, re-close the zipper, wrap the straps around the thigh and calf and secure with Velcro. Note the middle, split strap has an opening for the Knee. It is suggested that the therapist maintain two finger spaces under the straps to prevent excessive pressure areas on the patient’s skin.
Maintenance of Orthosis:
- The Cover of the Comfy Locking-KneeOrthosis is designed to be removed for laundering.
- The fabric cover can be washed by hand or by machine in lukewarm water.
- Do not use bleach or hot water.
- Air or tumble dry on cool or warm setting.
- Wiping both sides with a solution of warm water and detergent or with disinfectant can clean the bend-able white insert.
- If any of the metal frames becomes exposed, cease using the device.
Comfy Locking Knee Splint User Manual
