Definition - Kinetec Breva Manuel D'utilisation

Definition

The KINETEC Breva is used in a chair or in a bed for passive mobilization of the ankle and rear foot,
and allows the following movements:
Plantar Flexion / Dorsiflexion
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Eversion / Inversion
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• Indications
Passive mobilization of the following fractures after internal fixation:
- malleolar fractures,
- tibial pilon fractures,
- talar fractures,
- calcaneal fractures.
Mobilisation of the joints of the foot after operative or conservative treatment of lesions of the:
- Achilles tendon,
- lateral collateral ligament,
- medial collateral ligament.
Surgical lengthening of the Achilles tendon for post-traumatic stiffness.
• Clinical Benefits
- Breaks the cycle of trauma, inflammation and the loss of range of motion.
- Prevents joint stiffness.
- Speeds the recovery of post-operative range of motion.
- Stimulation of the venous circulation of the lower leg.
- Maintains the quality of the joint surface.
- Reduces pain and edema.
- Promotes joint cartilage healing.
- Reduces hospitalization time
- Reduces the need for pain medication.
- Provides immediate post-operative continuous passive motion.
- Digital ROM readout on the patient hand control for positive reinforcement.
- Maintains desired positions for stretching and muscular rest
• Contraindications
Bone Cancer, Warped joint surfaces, Spastic paralyses, Unstable fractures, Uncontrolled infection.
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