Responses to Neoprene Knee Orthosis question

Responses to Neoprene Knee Orthosis question

Paul E. Prusakowski

11/16/1999

Thank you for all the responses! Here is a compilation.

Paul

Original question:
I just evaluated a lady who is in need of a neoprene knee orthosis.
She is obese, and the shape of her leg does not cooperate with pull
on knee orthoses. She has been a wearer for a few years, and she
is requesting a model which she wore about a year ago but has lost since
then.

The model she had was a wrap around neoprene with velcro instead of a
tubular pull-on design. She does not want a pull on orthosis, and she
does not need external joints.

If anyone knows where I can obtain this type of knee orthosis, I would
apprecaite your assistance.



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Hi Paul. I have used the Camp Model E124 (L code is 1810), ELCROSS One
Piece
Wrap Around Knee Support with Hinged Stays. It seems to be close to the
description you gave. It's manufactured in Switzerland, and comes in
X-Large. I have never had to order XX sizing on this brace, but it may be
available if you request a special order. The Camp phone number is
1-800-492-1088. Oh, there is also a Model 8696 (same L code) called the Fast
Wrap
Multicentric Sports Knee Cage, available in X-Large (knee circ. 18 and up).
Just noticed it as I was closing catalog. Have never ordered this one but
it
also fits your description.

Give Willie Branford a call at (Branford Medical) 800.264.2350. He has had
several of theses type of neoprene KO's with a Velcro closure, custom to
measurements.

Call Motion Medical in Pelham, Alabama 1-800-977-9144. They carry a wrap
around neoprene knee support. In fact, they have several styles. Ask about
their 25-513U, 25-501U (open patella).Sizes go up to XX-Large (18-20 around
knee center. They usually have in stock. As I look at catalog, the item is
put out be Ortho-care in Raytown, Missouri. 1-800-821-1303 if you have an
account there, otherwise Motion Medical is nice to work with and will
ansewer questions. They fit clients there as well as being a supplier. Price
is about $25

You may try Universal Knee Support from
 Smith and Nephew. They have Toll Free
1-800-336-6569.


American Orthopedic Supply I believe, (AOS) in Cleveland, Alabama. Will
make what you describe to your measurments if needed. They have some in
stock, Model 82 I believe. S, M, L, XL
I don't have their phone no. here at home.

Try Townsend, they make a fairly nice wrap around k.o.

DonJoy makes the Play Maker, which has joints and uprights, but I think
they also
have one without the joints. The orthosis wraps around and attaches with
velcro, as you
described. Check them out.

Try Camp's Elcross knee orthotic

Open a DonJoy catalogue sometime!

Bird and Cronin out of MPLS can make stuff like this and has xxxxl's in
stock. I do not really think this design does much but perception is the
key. Call me at 612-672-6653 if you need the number otherwise I know it
starts with a 651 area code. How about Dilfer maybe hope for him yet.

 I use one made by Royce Medical in Camarillo, CA. It is called the Eclipse
Wraparound
Knee Support, part # E202000. One size fits (most) all, L & R.
Call (800)521-0601.

Model #46533 is the model for the small J&J Knee o prene wraparound knee
support which does have the joints. They might have a model without joints.

Try ORTHOPRODUCTS , 800 888 6999. They have a universal neoprene knee wrap
with Velcro closures that has worked well for some of my clients. However,
as you may know, getting these to stay up on obese or extra large thigh and
calf circumferences will probably be an exercise in futility. Garter belts
work nice if that is the case. If and when you call Orthoproducts, the
item
I mentioned is in their ProCare line.

Try Benik in Washington, State.
They custom make a variety of neoprene braces and I have been very happy
with
their work.
Don't have their number here at home. Try the 800 directory assistance.
1-800-555-1212.

Body Glove has the type you are looking for. Call and talk to
Carol(Secretary) and she will give you the address and phone number for
them.
(210)567-5346

Otto Bock here in tropical Minnesota has several styles that wrap
around the knee and have velcro closures on the front. They have worked
great for my patients that could not use the pull up style.

 US orthotics

IN Canada (BC actually) I get these from Ortho Active at 1-800-663-1254.
They also custom make them with a turn around time of 1 day. As you are
purchasing in US$ the value will be really great in the event that you
can't find a US supplier.

Professionals Choice in California

The Benik Corporation (1-800-442-8910) will fabricate any style of
neoprene knee support to your measurements

Alimed in Dedham, Mass. has wrap around neoprene knee supports.
call them at 800-225-2610

I know just the support you are talking about. It made by Sports Supports
model # 1015. Their phone # is 1-800-527-5273. I hope this helps.

Try new options in Texas. They can make custom made ones. I fit a large
person with a
wrap around with velcro closure and velcro straps with joints, but you can
order any way you
want. Unfotunately I don't have the number. Used to be Sports Supports.

CAMP has just introduced a line called PerformMax that includes a knee
wrap... One closure proximal and one closure distal to the knee. May be
just what she needs. Works well on beer barrel thighs and tooth pick
calves.

You can find a wrap around neoprene K.O. from Ortho-Tech. There # is
1-800-227-1554.

One suggestion is the DonJoy DryTex Economy Hinged Knee Wraparound. It is
available with or without a popliteal cutout, up to size XXL. Plus, the
DryTex is open-cell, cooler than neoprene in humidity country! The price is
right as well