This brace is commonly used for the following indications:

• After knee surgery, especially ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, tendon repair (eg. patellar or quadriceps tendon repair), fracture open reduction & internal fixation (ORIF) - eg. tibial plateau, patella.
• After a knee ligament injury, such as MCL, LCL or ACL tear, to allow the ligament to heal.
• Fractures of the knee, such as a tibial plateau fracture and/or patella fracture that did not need surgery.

Features:

• 10 degree incremental settings
• Bars formable for varus/valgus positioning
• Hinge bar breakdown capability (the end of the brace can be shortened when it is determined that you no longer need the extra length for stability).

Frequently Asked Questions about the IROM:

• Will this brace limit my motion? Yes. That's the idea! Your health care professional will set the brace to provide as much, or as little motion as is needed to allow your knee to heal. For example, your doctor may set the brace to allow range of motion from 0 - 70 degrees - you will not be able to bend your knee past 70 degrees with the brace on, with those settings.
• Are special instruments necessary to set the brace motion? No. The brace works with simple pegs that limit flexion and extension.
• Does insurance cover this brace? You will have to check with your insurance company regarding your specific policy. Some companies cover these braces fully, others require a co-pay, and some do not cover them at all. A frequent problem we see in our own practices is that someone may get one of these braces and it will get dirty or damaged from long-term use. The insurance company typically will not pay for a replacement in this situation.
• Is this a "post-op knee brace"? Yes. This type of brace goes my many names, including "post-op", "post-operative", "range of motion", and "ROM" knee brace.
• What's special about the DonJoy brace compared to other brands? This brace is the most commonly prescribed range of motion brace in the United States for a reason: quality. In our own practices, we have tried other braces, including less expensive ones, and have always returned to using this DonJoy product. Other braces we have seen and used are often: less durable, less comfortable, less adjustable, and less easy to set motion locks.
• Are there different sizes? No. The IROM is univerally sized, and adjustable to fit the thigh and calf with velcro pads, and detachable hinges

11-0170-2-13066$199.95