KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS BRACES
Knee & Hip Braces
Bledsoe Thruster RLF Osteoarthritis Knee Brace
Bledsoe Thruster RLF Osteoarthritis Knee Brace
Clinically proven to provide pain relief.* This single-upright OA brace provides the greatest amount of OA correction on the market. The unique design of the hinge allows for 36° of brace angulation. This allows the brace to unload knee joints that have excessive tissue. It can be made to unload the medial or lateral compartment of the knee.
*Komistek, Richard D. Ph.D., Director, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Nadaud, Matthew C. MD; Dennis, Douglas, A. MD; Anderle, Matthew R.; Kubo, Matthew B. “In Vivo Three Dimensional Determination of OA Brace Effectiveness: A Multiple Brace Analysis.” American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, February 2005.
Indications For Brace Use
- Medial or Lateral Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis
- Meniscal procedures
Brace Features
- ProForm Hinge is on involved side of knee, pulling vs. pushing to relieve joint pain
- Up to 36° degrees of correction
- Recommended for patients with redundant soft tissue
- Unloads in a 4-point load system provides a contoured fit and protection
Brace Order / Part Number
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| AG061012 | Thruster RLF, Custom Medial |
| AG061014 | Thruster RLF, Custom Lateral |
| TA008YXX–B | Thruster RLF, Lateral, XS-3XL |
| TA009YXX–B | Thruster RLF, Medial, XS-3XL |
| TA018YXX–B | Thruster RLF, Lateral Short, XS-3XL |
| A019YXX–B | Thruster RLF, Medial Short, XS-3XL |
| TA028YXX–B | Thruster RLF, Lateral Athletic, XS-3XL |
| TA029YXX–B | Thruster RLF, Medial Athletic, XS-3XL |
| TK074075 | AFO Kit |
XX = See size chart above
Y: Left (1), Right (2)
Brace Sizing Chart
