Contraindications - medi Genumedi PA Mode D'emploi

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Genumedi
Intended purpose
Genumedi PA is a brace which guides patella tracking.
Indications
All indications which require patella tracking to be guided, such as:
• Pes anserine syndrome
• Pes anserine bursitis
• Pes anserine tendinitis
• Post-operative pes anserine pain
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Osteoarthritis and arthritis

Contraindications

None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause local pressure sores or
constriction of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you should consult
the doctor treating you before you use it if the following circumstances
apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the area of application, particularly
with infectious indications (excessive heat, swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders (e.g. as seen in diabetes,
varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally, swelling of soft tissue adjacent to
the area of application which is not related to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can result in localised skin
inflammation or irritation that is due to mechanical irritation of the
skin (particularly in conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide care to the adults and
children, applying the available information on the measurements/
sizes and necessary functions/indications and in line with the
information provided by the manufacturer, and acting under their own
responsibility.
Note on wearing
Supports are most beneficial during physical activity. The support can
in principle be worn throughout the day. This must depend on how
comfortable the wearer is. Moreover, the knee may not be bent by
more than 70° when sitting. The support should be removed for long
breaks (e.g. long periods sitting, long drives or sleeping).
The support is suitable for use in water. After use, please rinse
thoroughly.
Putting on / Taking off
• Open both straps (Fig. 1).
• Grasp the inside of the bandage with the thumbs, at the upper end of
the lateral stabilisation rods. The grip-ons applied on the outer
surface serve as grip dots and make the support easier to put on (Fig.
2).
• Pull the bandage over the knee in such a way that the silicone ring
goes around the kneecap, so that it is positioned centrally and no
pressure is placed on the kneecap (Fig. 3).
• Now close the back strap with your leg slightly bent (Fig. 4).
• Then, close the front strap and set the pressure to suit your individual
needs. Check when doing so that this strap runs over the small pad
(Fig. 5).
• Then check the bandage's position again.
• To remove the bandage, first open both straps. Then grasp the inside
of the bottom end of the bandage and pull it downwards and off
(Fig. 6).
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