Definition; Indications; Clinical Benefits; Contraindications - Kinetec Breva V01.0 Manuel D'utilisation

1. Definition

The device Kinetec Breva™ is a PASSIVE mobilisation device for the rear foot and allows the
following movements:
Plantar Flexion / Dorsiflexion
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Eversion / Inversion
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2. Indications

Passive mobilization of the following fractures after osteosynthesis:
Malleolar fractures,
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Tibial pilon fractures,
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Talar fractures,
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Calcaneal fractures.
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Mobilisation of the joints of the foot after operative or other treatment of lesions of the:
Achilles tendon,
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Lateral collateral ligament,
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Medial collateral ligament.
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Surgical lengthening of the Achilles tendon for post-traumatic stiffness.

3. Clinical Benefits

Effectively breaks the vicious circle of trauma  immobility  effusion  atrophy.
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Improves the nutrition of joint surfaces.
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Speeds the recovery of post-operative range of motion.
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Stimulates the venous circulation of the lower leg.
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Speedy recovery of the motor pattern for the limb operated on.
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- Promotes joint cartilage healing.
Prevents venous thrombosis.
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Provides immediate post-operative continuous passive motion.
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Reduces hospitalization time.
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Reduces the need for pain medication.
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Visual feedback for users.
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Realization of postures (resting, stretching muscles).
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4. Contraindications

Rheumatoid arthritis in the inflammatory phase, algodystrophy in the inflammatory phase (hyper
painful), para-osteo-arthroplasty, unhealed infected wounds, bone cancer, infectious arthritis,
deformed joint surfaces, paralysed limbs (atonic or spastic), non-stabilised fractures.
Kinetec Breva™
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