Best OTS Knee orthosis for tricompartmental degenerative joint disease

Paul Prusakowski

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Title:

Best OTS Knee orthosis for tricompartmental degenerative joint disease

Creator:

Paul Prusakowski

Date:

2/6/2009

Text:

Dear list,

 

I have a 70 year old patient with tricompartmental degenerative joint
disease. Patellofemoral joint space narrowing, extensive osteophytic
spurring in patellofemoral joint, and a moderate degree of spurring in the
lateral compartment. She has a normal shaped leg, she does not want
something bulky.

 

In your experience, what has been the best option for this patient profile?
Something with a low profile like the Unloader One would be ideal, but with
a single joint is that going to be enough control ? Your input is greatly
appreciated.

 

-Paul P.

 

Paul E. Prusakowski, CPO, LPO, FAAOP

Gainesville Prosthetics

6800 NW 9th Blvd, Suite 3

Gainesville, FL 32605

352-331-4221

(fax) 352-332-8074

 


                          

Citation

Paul Prusakowski, “Best OTS Knee orthosis for tricompartmental degenerative joint disease,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/230042.