Otto Bock 8320 Patella Pro Instructions For Use Manual page 9

3.2 Indications
• Patellofemoral malalignment
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Retropatellar osteoarthritis
• Chondropathy/chondromalacia patellae
• Condition after patella luxations and subluxations
• Condition after injury to the patellar tendon
• Anterior knee pain after surgical procedures on the knee (e.g. total knee replacement, lateral
release surgery)
Indications must be determined by the physician.
3.3 Contraindications
3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
Not known.
3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin diseases/injuries, inflamma­
tion, prominent scars that are swollen, reddening and hyperthermia of the fitted limb; pronounced
varicose veins, especially with return flow impairment, lymphatic flow disorders, including unclear
soft tissue swelling distant to the body area to which the support will be applied; sensory and cir­
culatory disorders in the area of the legs, e.g. in case of diabetic neuropathy.
3.4 Further Usage Restrictions
The orthosis is suitable for sports that may involve bodily contact with other persons (contact
sports) exclusively in combination with the 29K129 sports cover.
3.5 Effects
The orthosis realigns the patella to its physiological position at a knee flexion angle of approx. 10°
to 30°.
4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
4.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
The product may be used by one person only.
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► Clean the product regularly.
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