Introduction
Elastic knitted knee support with kneecap pad and patellar strap. Incorporating flexible bilateral stays, a contoured knee pad, and an adjustable patellar strap, Donjoy® PateLax™ helps provide protection and support of the patella, as well as gentle relief at the patellar tendon insertionfor anterior knee pain.
Indications
• Support and compression following injury to the patella tendon
• Proprioceptive and neuromuscular stimulation through compression
• Overuse injuries such as Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Patellar tendinitis
• Patella maltracking
Information on Ordering
How do you avoid a mistake when ordering for your patient?
Choose the right size by marking the mid point of the patella and measuring the circumference of the thigh 15 cm above the mid point of the patella.
Before you choose from the drop down list write down your patient's size.
x=1=XS=35-38cm
x=2=S=39-42cm
x=3=M=43-46cm
x=4=L=47-49cm
x=5=XL=50-53cm
x=6=XXL=54-57cm
x=7=XXXL=58-61cm
Tip on the use of drop down menus
After you have chosen, click off the menu and unbold the choice before you roll your mouse wheel because you might inadvertantly change your choice with the roll of the wheel.
Innovations
• Anatomical 3D knit design
• To help provide effective and targeted compression (20-36mmHg, medical standard) and support
• Breathable, elastic, soft knit
• For enhanced wearing comfort
• Stretch zones
• Over the patella and the back of the knee for added breathability, comfort, and freedom of movement
• Compression-reduced edges
• Help divert pressure at the ends of the support to provide a comfortable fit
• Anatomically contoured knee pad
• Aid stability of the patella, massaging effect, and to help improve proprioception
• Patellar strap with pad
• Helps relieve tension on the patellar tendon
• Non-slip silicone-coated bands
• Help provide extra secure hold under stress
• Flexible bilateral stays
• Help provide medial and lateral support