COOLTEX U-SHAPED PATELLA STABILIZER WITH STAYS
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- Features sewn-in U-shaped solid tubular buttress to provide optimal contact and patella stability with spiral stays to prevent rollover; some styles available with superior buttress placement.
- Indicated for patella subluxation, patello-femoral tracking syndrome, treatment of patella alta/baja and as part of a rehabilitation program for patella tendon injuries.
- Manufactured from Cooltex, a neoprene alternative.
HCPCS Code: L1800
| Product Number | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| 3/16”CT(13″L) Inf U OpPop | 86-5142 | 86-5143 | 86-5144 | 86-5145 | 86-5146 | 86-5147 | 86-5148 | 86-5149 |
| Inf: Inferior CT: CoolTex |
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| Sizing Guide | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| 6″ Above Mid-Patella | 16”- 18” | 17”- 19” | 18”- 20” | 19”- 21” | 20”- 22” | 21”- 23” | 24”- 26” | 27”- 29” |
| Mid-Patella | 12”- 13” | 13”- 14” | 14”- 15” | 15”- 16” | 16”- 18” | 18”- 20” | 20”- 22” | 22″-24″ |
| 6″ Below Mid-Patella | 11”- 12” | 12”- 13” | 13”- 14” | 14”- 15” | 15”- 16” | 16”- 17” | 17”- 18” | 18″-19″ |
Remove any metal stays if possible.
Close all contact closures and hand wash in warm water with mild soap.
Product should be air-dried.
Do not use high temperatures to wash or dry.
Note: U-shaped buttress is removable and should be placed where support is needed.
- Unfasten and loosen the straps at the thigh and calf.
- With black outside exposed, grasp the edge of the wider portion of the sleeve, keeping the seam positioned to posterior of leg.
- Insert foot into sleeve and pull onto leg.
- Position the sleeve so that stays or hinges are parallel to each other on the side of leg, and the top of the front cut out aligns with the top of the kneecap (patella) and rear cut out is centered in the back of the knee (popliteal) as required.
- Position the support so the buttress is in contact with the kneecap (patella) to provide support.
- Sleeve should sit on leg with approximately 6″ of material above mid kneecap (patella).
- Fasten the support straps at the thigh and calf as required for comfortable fit without inhibiting circulation.
