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LIST OF PARTS Figure
A. Upper Dynamic Force System (DFS) strap
B. Lower Dynamic Force System (DFS) strap
C. Thigh strap
D. Calf strap
E. Polycentric hinge
F. Thigh shell
G. Calf shell
H. Quick Fit Buckle
I. Buckle Stability Shelf
J. Alligator clip
K. Upper dosing dial
L. Lower dosing dial
UNLOADER ONE
®
INDICATION FOR USE
• Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis
• May also be beneficial for unicompartmental knee conditions that
require pain reduction in an affected compartment such as:
– Articular cartilage defect repair
– Meniscal cartilage repair
– Avascular necrosis
– Tibia plateau fracture
• Circumference limitation
– Thigh circumferences smaller than ." (. cm) or larger than
" (. cm).
– Calf circumferences smaller than " ( cm) or larger than "
(. cm).
CAUTION
• For patients with peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, and
sensitive skin, close physician supervision is recommended. For
patients with sensitive skin, it is recommended to use the
UnloaderOne as tolerated. If redness appears decrease the usage of
the brace. Increase usage slowly as the skin tolerates the brace.
• The Unloader One is field adaptable to accommodate patient comfort
issues. Modifications to flexion or extension stops and shell contour
should only be made by the health care professional. The healthcare
professional is responsible for advising patient on use of the Dynamic
Force Control System.
BRACE APPLICATION
. Open upper and lower Quick Fit Buckles.
. Loosen the dosing ratchet to the “0” position.
. Place the brace on patient‘s leg. Align the center of hinge at mid
patella and midline of A/P (Figure ).
. Place button of lower Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole above
Buckle Stability Shelf (Figure ) and close carefully using the palm of
the hand to snap the buckle closed. The button is color matched with
an identical blue color in the keyhole for intuitive strap selection.
. Bend knee to an ° angle with foot flat on the floor.
. Place button of upper Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole and
close carefully using the palm of the hand. The button is color
matched with an identical yellow color in the keyhole for intuitive
strap selection.
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