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DonJoy A22 Datasheet

DonJoy A22 Datasheet

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The A22™ is the world's first custom-made titanium ligament knee brace, designed by DonJoy. It incorporates innovative features and clinically proven technologies such as the 4-Points-of-Leverage and FourcePoint Hinge. This premium knee brace is tailored for patients with active lifestyles who engage in non-collision sports and wish to safely return to their performance levels post-ligament injury.

Key Features

Optimal Comfort: Cushioning cells absorb shock and promote stability and proper fit.
Freedom to Perform: Aerodynamic integration of straps and liners reduces the overall profile, enhancing comfort and confidence.
FourcePoint Hinge: Engages resistance in the last 25° of extension to help keep knees out of at-risk positions.
Hi-Tech Shield: Anti-microbial coating neutralizes odor and increases the longevity of soft goods.
Enhanced Performance: The titanium brace offers a lightweight frame with strength and a low profile.

Clinical Efficacy

Improved joint mechanics and symmetry between knees.
Increased flexion angles and a 60% decrease in non-contact ACL injury rates.
Potential benefits in rehabilitation progression and reducing second ACL tears.

Protection and Confidence

The 4-Points-of-Leverage frame design significantly reduces strain on the ACL.
Increased patient confidence post-ACL reconstruction.

ACL Injury Facts

Individuals with a torn ACL have a 15x greater risk of a second injury within 12 months post-reconstruction.
Women are 2 to 10 times more likely to injure their ACL in all sports.
50% of ACL injuries occur in individuals aged 15 to 25.
60%-80% of ACL injuries are non-contact.
Psychological factors, especially fear of reinjury, affect the ability to return to play.

Ordering Information
Each A22 brace is custom-made with measurements taken using the CCMI Mark III. The brace is available in various sizes, with accessories such as gel condyle pads and suspension sleeves.

Clinical References
The document cites numerous studies and clinical trials that support the efficacy and benefits of the A22 knee brace in reducing ACL injuries and aiding rehabilitation.

Catalog excerpts

Performance & Lifestyle

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ENHANCED PERFORMANCE Uncompromised engineering delivers the world’s first titanium brace, striking the perfect balance of lightweight frame, strength and profile. A22™ THE WORLD’S FIRST CUSTOM-MADE TITANIUM LIGAMENT KNEE BRACE HI-TECH SHIELD Anti-microbial coating helps neutralize odor while increasing soft goods longevity. Packed with innovative features and incorporating DonJoy’s clinically proven technologies (4-Points-of-Leverage & FourcePoint Hinge), A22 is Donjoy’s new premium rigid ligament knee brace. OPTIMAL COMFORT Cushioning cells absorb shock, promote stability and proper fit. A22...

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ACL FACTS BRACING REDUCES ACL REINJURY by 3x while skiing7 A PERSON WHO HAS TORN THEIR ACL HAS 15x greater risk of a 2nd ACL injury (during initial 12-months after ACL reconstruction)8 WOMEN ARE 2 TO 10x more likely to injure their ACL (all sports)6 RISK OF ACL INJURY to the opposing (opposite) knee is 2x that of the reconstructed knee (all sports)11 PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS (primarily the fear of reinjury) influence the ability to return to play12 1 4-POINTS-OF-LEVERAGE KNEE BRACING OFFERS Increased patient confidence after ACL reconstruction PROTECTION 4-Points-of-Leverage frame design provides...

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ORDERING INFORMATION Each A22 is custom made. Measurements taken with CCMI Mark III CLINICAL REFERENCES 1 Beynnon BD, Pope MH, Wertheimer CM, Johnson RJ, Fleming BC, Nichols CE, Howe JG, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Am 1992,741298-1312 2. Beynnon BD, Fleming BC, Peura G, Johnson RJ, Renstrom PA, Nichols CE, Pope. The Effect of Functional Knee Bracing in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament n Monweightbeanng Knee. 1995. 41st Annual Orthopedics Research Society Meeting. 3. Beynnon BD, Johnson RJ, Fleming BC, Peura G, Renstrom PA, Nichols CE. The Effect of Functional Knee Bracing on the Anterior Cruciate...

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