Ossur FLEX User manual

Patient Guide

Fitting Instructions
1. To start, first sit down with your
knee bent to around 90°. Place
the brace on your leg with the
hinges on the side of your knee
so they point straight ahead. The
hinge should be in line with the
centre of your knee (picture 1).
2. Fasten the strap below the knee
first (A) feed the strap through
the slot and attach the hook
and loop strap (picture 2).
3. Next do the same with the
lowest strap (picture 3).
4. Next fasten the strap above
the knee (picture 4).
5. Lastly the top strap can be
fastened. All straps should feel
firm, yet comfortable (picture 5).
NOTE: Over tightening the top two
straps can cause the brace to slide
down the leg. The orthosis needs
to be fastened from the outside to
prevent the rotation of the orthosis
on the leg.
Removing the Flex
• When removing the brace, undo
each strap and ensure to attach
the hook and loop tab back
onto the strap. This will make
it easier when fitting the brace
next time and will prolong the
life of the straps (picture 6).
Flex®
It is important that the
brace is fitted correctly to
ensure adequate support of
your knee and also optimal
comfort. The Flex knee brace
should be applied according
to the instructions from the
supplying clinician. This fitting
guide serves as a reminder to
compliment their instructions.

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2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
D

Care Instructions
• The straps, cotton hinge
covers and liners on the
calf and thigh section can
be removed for cleaning.
• Hand wash in warm water
(30º) with mild detergent
• Rinse thoroughly
Hinge maintenance
• Do NOT disassemble
the hinge yourself
• Check regularly for foreign
materials (i.e. dirt or grass)
• Clean dirt using water.
• Lubricate with silicone spray
or dry graphite if needed
• Air dry flat
• The carbon fiber frame can
be wiped clean with a damp
cloth and mild soap
• Do not machine wash
• Do not tumble dry
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