Pad Patella
DonJoy Armor Extreme has been used extensively in recent years for athletes and patients suffering from a variety of knee conditions, especially injuries meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament. Many athletes use the Armor Extreme after knee surgery to help protect them from a new injury. This allows continue to operate at a high level of activity as though they were injured.
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament is located inside the knee joint. It is one of the most important of four strong ligaments connecting the bones of the knee joint. The other three ligaments being the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
ACL functions by preventing excessive advancement of the tibia in relation to the femur. The anterior cruciate ligament injuries are more common in women between 2 and 8 times as many women who suffer a rupture than men. Skiers are more prone to ACL injuries due to twisting (torsion), falls, trips and binding release issues. The lack of conditioning prior to skiing is a major cause of ACL tears.
DonJoy Armor Extreme was designed for the more active individuals. Extreme Armor has many features which are comfortable to wear, without affecting the support.
– A 4 single points of leverage cuff and configuration of the belt, exerting a force against the posterior tibia, avoiding the previous move.
– The DonJoy Armor is made of aircraft aluminum alloy for maximum support and a lightweight frame.
– Sheet swivel belt in the framework accommodates changing leg and muscle positions.
– Anti-migration Supra Condyle Pad prevents slippage of the Brace.
– Short calf version to accommodate ski boots.
– Standard polycentric hinges for knee range of motion more natural.
– Streaks of silver powder coat finish for maximum durability for the serious athlete.
– Additional accessories include a calf pinch guard Guard impact and patella.
– Castable, minced medial framework for a custom fit.
The DonJoy Armor comes in a short version of the calf to accommodate ski boots. The brace also comes in a version of skiing, which has half hinge deflector incorporated within the hinge of the clamp. This unique feature is that the patients who use two key frames at once. One of the characteristics of the DonJoy Armor Extreme Ski Version is a shield internal deflector that prevent two keys from catching on the hinge.
The Armor Extreme is available for many years and has proven to be one of the devices more functional and market support. DonJoy products have been used by tens of thousands of patients and athletes. If someone requires maximum support corset no customization, the Armor Extreme is one of the best choices in this competitive market.
When researching a brace for the purchase, it is always advisable to consult with your doctor to make sure it is the best key for your condition.
About the Author:
Dr. Kenneth Shapiro is one of the medical advisors for The Brace Shop, an online orthopedic medical supply company. The Brace Shop is one of the premiere websites that sells The DonJoy Armor Knee Brace. The Brace Shop is one of the fastest growing brace companies in the USA. They provide one of the largest selections of extremity braces, therapy products & accessories on the internet. Shop where to Pro’s Go!
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