ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
>Dear Friends,
>I am Ashok from Singapore, I would like to share a experience about >a
patient with knee problem. She is 49 years old, and she weighs >about
80 kg, and about 4 months ago, she went for a Knee arthroscopy, >After
the surgery, she had pain on the left knee for which we gave a >custom
made Knee brace made up of Fabric reinforced with joints, but >because
of the big size the elastic rolled over, so we tried one with >aluminium
but she finds it difficult because of its bulkiness.
N.M.ASHOK, DPOE.,
PROSTHETIST ORTHOTIST,
singapore.
Abstracts of Replies/Comments:
A patient of that size probably requires a custom made rigid knee brace
for protection and security.It is difficult to recommend without knowing
the diagnosis. The custome Townsend Air or Custom fit Rebel or Rebel-X
are viable choices.
From,
Jim Fitzpatrick, CP
