Friday, January 16, 2009

DonJoy Velocity for PTTD


Velocity™ Ankle Brace
Introduction

The Velocity™ represents an evolution in DonJoy ankle brace technology, utilising several new, proprietary design features, resulting in a new level of ankle brace performance and providing the foundation for successful ankle injury prevention and treatment. The Velocity can also be used for mild PTTD dysfunction.

Indications

• Anterior talofibular ligamant sprains grade 1-3
• Calcaneofibular ligamant sprains grade 1-3
• Posterior talofibular ligamant sprains grade 1-3
• Combined lateral ligamant sprains grade 1-3
PTTD Dysfuntion
• Rehabilitation after lateral collateral ligamant reconstruction


Information on Ordering

At OrthopaedicsAndTrauma.com we only supply the ES version and you can have "any colour as long as it is black". This is because the ES can be cut down to the MS or LS versions and most athletes need the ES version at first.
Choose left or right
Choose calf circumference standard fitting (STD)<25.5cm or wide fitting (WD)>25.5cm by measuring the calf circumference 20cm above the ground in bare feet.

Size / UK Men / UK Women
x=2=small / <7 / <7.5
x=3=medium / 7-11 / 7.5-11.5
x=4=large / >11 / >11.5

Innovations

• Low profile, lightweight
• Controls ankle inversion, eversion and rotation while allowing natural, unrestricted dorsi and plantar flexion.
• The combination of soft goods with a rigid, hinged foot plate and calf cuff provides unsurpassed levels of control, fit, and support.
• This Velocity ES (extra support) version can be cut down as the inate stability of your patient's ankle improves to the LS (light support) version affording patients and athletes two ankle support levels at the same price.
• Available only in black
• ES offers extra support and rigidity.
• Left and Right versions.
• Standard and wide calf cuff.