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IMPROVED KNEE STABILITY AND SUPPORT: The Vive knee brace provides comfortable support and additional stability for weak or arthritic knees to reduce pain and inflammation. Great for post-surgery, the knee support retains therapeutic heat to increase circulation and promote healing while reducing the risk of reinjury. Aiding in the recovery of sprains, tendonitis, injuries and chronic pain, the extra strength fasteners ensure a supportive fit that does not slip or ride up on the knee.
REINFORCED OPEN PATELLA DESIGN: Reinforced open patella design supports the kneecap, reducing pressure and stress created by movement. Supports the proper alignment of the ACL and MCL to help relieve strains, sprains, instability and patellar tracking while allowing a full range of motion for daily activities and exercise.
CUSTOMIZED COMPRESSION FIT: Secured with three strong fastening straps, the supportive knee brace adjusts to fit most knees, up to 17.5” in circumference. Tighten or loosen the straps to achieve the level of compression needed for optimal support and pain relief.
BREATHABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT: Breathable neoprene brace is lightweight and durable. Naturally moisture wicking, the latex-free brace stays comfortably dry all day and is washable for added convenience. The nonslip material will not bunch, pinch or irritate the skin.
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The surgical procedure. A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure where the diseased knee joint is completely replaced by artificial materials that resemble the original knee joint. The orthopedic surgeon removed the end of the femur and the end of the tibia by using metal pieces and sawing the bone, to ensure that he removes the right amount of bone. The end of the femur bone is replaced with metal and the end of the tibia bone is replaced with plastic and metal. A plastic piece was added under the patella because the surface under the patella was damaged as well. These artificial materials, called prosthesis, have smooth surfaces so when they rub against each other, it does not cause damage and is pain-free. The purpose of this surgery is to remove the diseased portions of the joint and replace it with artificial materials to prevent further deterioration and eliminate pain, stiffness, and decreases in function that were caused by the osteoarthritis.
The knee is an integral joint in terms of movement, but this joint absorbs much impact while it supports the weight of the body. Depending on the type of activities that you engage in, the level of impact absorbed by your knee may vary. The knee joint connects the kneecap (the patella) with the second bone in the lower part of the leg (the fibula). It also connects the shin bone (the tibia) with the thigh bone (the femur). Four ligaments serve to stabilize the joint; these ligaments are known as the Lateral Collateral Ligament, Medial Collateral Ligament, Posterior Cruciate Ligament, and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
✔ Perfect Size - exact dimension of the kneeler cushion is 15 1/2" x 8 2/3" x 1".
The k tape is desingn to essneitally mimoic the elacsiity that the huamn skn consisst of, which when applied to the kne eanbles full range of motion as well as some theraputic benefits. Interesting enough when it is applied to the knee it can cacilate contracion of muscles that are underactive, inhbnity overact musles, enhance proprioception SUPPORT and reduce swelling as well. K tape can be utilzied to treap a varety of orthpedic related consdions such
In the past an injury to the ACL has been considered “career ending.” The anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament is created to support the knee. The ACL creates a cross in the knee when prepared with the posterior cruciate ligament, PCL. The job of the anterior cruciate ligament is to keep the tibia from moving anteriorly and the femur from rotating.
The ACL works with the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), which crosses over it to form an "X." Together, these two ligaments help keep the knee stable when rotating. The ACL keeps the shin bone in place and prevents it from moving too far forward and away from the knee and thigh bone. It prevents the shin bone
This short and round ligament, like all other ligaments, prevents slippage within the joint and allows the joint to properly pivot when performing an action (Duff 300). Without this particular ligament, the knees would be fragile and more susceptible to injury. Therefore, it would be impossible to do the simplest movements that are done by humans everyday, like walking and even sitting. This is one reason why many athletes should be aware of the physical indications that arise if they have torn their ACL while participating in athletic activities.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that can be found in the knee. The ACL attaches two of three bones that link to form the knee joint. These bones are the tibia, which is the larger bone in the calf area, and the femur, which is the bone found in the thigh. The third, non-connected bone is the patella, which is the kneecap that offers protection to the overall area. The knee joint houses four primary ligaments, which are separated into the following two groups. The collateral ligaments, which consist of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL), can be found toward the left and right of the patella. Collateral ligaments regulate sideways movements along with bracing for atypical
The main focus in the first stage of the rehabilitation problem will be to get 100% range of movement back into the athletes injured knee with no pain being suffered as he currently only has 70% range of movement and 2 months post-surgery the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic suggest that he should have full range of movement (ROM) in his knee (Werstin, 2009). It will hope to achieve this by introducing closed kinetic chain exercises (CKC) which are exercises that use a resistance such as squats and bicycling (Heijne et al, 2004) but also must remember that it is just as vital to maintain the highest level of strength and function possible in the unaffected knee as well, this is important as during the program we will use the unaffected leg as a comparison to assess the progress of the affected knee (Hiemstra et al, 2000). These have been chosen as according to Fleming et al 2003, CKC
Total Knee Replacements are the most successful procedures in all of medicine, accounting for 600,000 knee replacements each year in the US. The knee is the largest joint in the body, which is why it’s very important to have healthy knees in order to get around to perform daily activities. The knee consist of the lower femur, the upper end of the tibia, and the patella. The ends of the three bones touch, which is covered with articular cartilage, this is a smooth substances that protects the bones and enables them to move smoothly. Also, located between the femur and tibia are the menisci. The menisci are C-shaped wedges that act as “shock absorbers” this provides cushion for the joint as well. Then, the large ligaments also play a role as well, they hold the femur and tibia together to provide stability. The long
The triangular shaped cartilage within the knee joint that assists with stabilizing, cushioning and transmitting weight across the joint is the meniscus. Several conditions related to the meniscus are visible on an MRI Scan.
A torn ACL is one of the most serious and common knee injuries. Many aspects play a role in the treatment and rehabilitation of this injury. This paper will discuss the anatomy of the knee, describe a torn ACL, and the rehabilitation.
There are actually three reasons the doctor (an orthopedic surgeon) will recommend an artificial knee. These are: 1) to relieve pain 2) to restore function and 3) to achieve stability. As the arthritic knee becomes more painful, the patient will use it less. Function, therefore, is lost. As the arthritic knee continues to deform, the patient will feel that the joint is wobbly or unstable.
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The knee joint consists of four ligaments, two intra-capsular which are the ACL and the PCL and two extra-capsular ligaments including the MCL and LCL. The ACL is an extremely strong stabiliser which prevents anterior displacement of the knee. The ACL is a ligament and therefore connects one bone to another, the femur with the tibia. The ACLs origin is from the anterior intercondylar eminence of the tibia (home,2017) and the fibres pass upwards, backward and laterally inserting into the lateral condyle of the femur.