Bledsoe Thruster Legacy OA User manual

Thruster Legacy OA
Knee Brace
A.
B.
C.
Unfasten Buckle (Fig. A)
1. Unfasten all of the buckle ends by pushing the gray
buttons on each side of the buckle.
If this is the rst time the brace is applied, the brace
should be at its lowest setting. (Fig. B)
Apply the Brace (Fig. C)
2. Apply the brace with the patient in a seated position
and the leg bent at 45°.
Medial Compartment OA: Position the hinge on the
INSIDE of the leg and in line with the top of the knee
cap.
Lateral Compartment OA: Position the hinge on the
OUTSIDE of the leg and in line with the top of the
knee cap.
Fasten Upper Calf Strap (Fig. D)
3. Apply the upper calf strap by wrapping the strap
behind the calf muscle and around to the front of the
shell to engage the buckle.
Adjust the length of the strap using the hook and pile
fastener at the buckle end of the strap.
D.
E.
5. Fasten Lower Thigh Strap
Wrap the lower thigh strap from the front of the
thigh around the back of the leg and engage buckle
on the opposite side of the shell.
Adjust the length of the strap using the fastener at
the buckle end of the strap.
6. Fasten Upper Thigh Strap
Wrap the upper thigh strap around the back of the leg
to engage the buckle.
Adjust the strap using the fastener at the buckle end
of the strap.
Fasten Lower Calf Strap (Fig. E)
4. Apply the lower calf strap in the same manner.
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Hinge Adjustment (Fig. F)
7. Stand and walk in the brace to see how it feels on
the leg. Some may experience pain relief prior to
adjusting the hinge, due to varying leg angulations.
The brace only applies force as it approaches full
extension. It can only be adjusted while seated
with the leg bent at 90° in small increments. If more
force is required, sit down and adjust the dial to an
increased force setting. Walk again to test for pain
relief.
NOTE: Only adjust the hinge enough for pain relief.
Walk after each adjustment. Too much force may cause
discomfort and excessive muscle soreness. Once you
reach pain relief, don’t adjust the hinge any further. It
takes at least a week for the leg to get used to having
pressure applied to it. It is important that the straps
closest to the knee are snug, or you will lose brace
effectiveness. If there is any pinching from the straps,
bend the leg to 90° and readjust the straps for comfort.
Hinge Adjustment
F.
This device is offered for sale by or on the order of a physician or other qualified medical professional.
Indications: The Thruster Legacy brace can be configured to address medial or lateral osetoarthritis. The brace is
designed to decrease joint pain by creating a space between the bones on the affected side of the knee.
Contraindications: The Thruster Legacy is contraindicated to treat medial osteoarthritis with a lateral osteoarthritis
brace or to treat lateral osteoarthritis with a medial osteoarthritis brace.
Caution: Activity modification and proper rehabilitation are an essential part of a safe treatment program. If any
additional pain or other symptoms occur while using this device, discontinue use and seek medical attention.
Caution: This device is not intended to prevent injury, or reduce or eliminate the risk of re-injury.
Caution: This device has been developed for the indications listed above, and may be damaged by unusual
activities such as sports, falls, or other accidents, or exposure of the hinges to debris or liquids. Do not leave
this device in a car on a hot day, or in any other place where the temperature may exceed 150°F (65°C) for any
extended period of time. To avoid the risk of accident and possible injury to the patient, discontinue use if such an
incident has occurred.
Warranty: This device is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days.
These warranties apply to devices that have not been modified or subjected to misuse, abuse or neglect. This
device is expressly subject to Bledsoe’s Product Line Limited Warranty. Copies of this limited warranty can be
obtained from your medical professional, via the Internet at www.BledsoeBrace.com, or by calling 1-888-BLEDSOE
(253-3763).