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4.1 Selecting the Size
1) Measure the circumference of the lower leg 15 cm below the center of
the patella.
2) Determine the size of the support (see size chart).
4.2 Fitting and Application
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Skin irritation due to overheating, local pressure points due to tight appli
cation to the body
► Ensure that the support is applied properly and fits correctly.
► Do not use the product in case of a known heat allergy.
► When in doubt, do not continue to use the product if skin irritation
occurs.
NOTICE
Use of a worn or damaged product
Limited effectiveness
► Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and for
possible wear or damage.
► Do not continue using a product that is no longer functional, or that is
worn or damaged.
8385 Genu Therma Tendon
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Unfasten the hook-and-loop closure of the support.
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The patient is sitting on the front edge of a chair.
1) Wrap the support around the knee from behind (see fig. 1).
INFORMATION: The support must be applied so that the small
cushion on the inner side is located in the upper part of the sup
port.
2) Position the small cushion precisely under the kneecap.
3) Close the hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 2).
8386 Genu Therma Chondro
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Open all hook-and-loop straps on the support.
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The patient is sitting on the front edge of a chair.
1) Hold the support by the top edge on both sides and pull it over the knee
until the patella cutout is centered on the patella (see fig. 3).
2) Position the small cushion precisely under the kneecap.
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