Thruster Legacy OA
Knee Brace
A.
B.
C.
Unfasten Buckle
(Fig. A)
1. Unfasten all of the buckle ends by pushing the gray
buttons on each side of the buckle.
If this is the first time the brace is applied, the brace
should be at its lowest setting. (Fig. B)
Apply the Brace
(Fig. C)
2. Apply the brace with the patient in a seated position
and the leg bent at 45°.
Medial Compartment OA: Position the hinge on the
INSIDE of the leg and in line with the top of the knee
cap.
Lateral Compartment OA: Position the hinge on the
OUTSIDE of the leg and in line with the top of the
knee cap.
Fasten Upper Calf Strap
(Fig. D)
3. Apply the upper calf strap by wrapping the strap
behind the calf muscle and around to the front of the
shell to engage the buckle.
Adjust the length of the strap using the hook and pile
fastener at the buckle end of the strap.
D.
E.
5. Fasten Lower Thigh Strap
Wrap the lower thigh strap from the front of the
thigh around the back of the leg and engage buckle
on the opposite side of the shell.
Adjust the length of the strap using the fastener at
the buckle end of the strap.
6. Fasten Upper Thigh Strap
Wrap the upper thigh strap around the back of the leg
to engage the buckle.
Adjust the strap using the fastener at the buckle end
of the strap.
Fasten Lower Calf Strap
(Fig. E)
4. Apply the lower calf strap in the same manner.
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CP020256 Rev A 03/11
