Super Elastic Knee Support With Patela – NSL – 5702

Knee Support (Greek:Ορθός,ortho, “to straighten” or “align”) is aspecialtywithin themedicalfield concerned with thedesign,manufactureand application of orthoses. Anorthosis(plural:orthoses) is “an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular andskeletal system“.^[1]An orthotist is the primary medical clinician responsible for the prescription, manufacture and management of orthoses. An orthosis may be used to:

• Control, guide, limit and/or immobilize anextremity,jointor body segment for a particular reason
• Restrict movement in a given direction
• Assist movement generally
• Reduceweight bearingforces for a particular purpose
• Aidrehabilitationfromfracturesafter the removal of a cast
• Otherwise correct the shape and/or function of the body, to provide easier movement capability or reduce pain

Knee Brace combines knowledge ofanatomy and physiology,pathophysiology,biomechanicsandengineering. Patients who benefit from an orthosis may have a condition such asspina bifidaorcerebral palsy,或者经历了spinal cord injuryorstroke. Equally, orthoses are sometimes used prophylactically or to optimise performance in sport.

Orthoses were traditionally made by following a tracing of the extremity with measurements to assist in creating a well-fitted device. Subsequently, the advent ofplasticsas a material of choice forconstructionnecessitated the idea of creating aplaster of Parismould of the body part in question. This method is still extensively used throughout the industry. Currently,CAD/CAM, CNC machines and 3D printing^[3]are involved in orthotic manufacture.

Orthoses are made from various types of materials includingthermoplastics,carbon fibre,metals,elastic,EVA, fabric or a combination of similar materials. Some designs may be purchased at a local retailer; others are more specific and require a prescription from aphysician, who will fit the orthosis according to thepatient的需求。Over-the-counterbraces are basic and available in multiple sizes. They are generally slid on or strapped on withVelcro, and are held tightly in place. One of the purposes of these braces is injury protection.