Overview

This document details the DonJoy elastic knitted anatomical supports designed for ankle, knee, back, and elbow. It emphasizes product innovation, comfort, efficacy, versatility, and provides comprehensive sizing and ordering information.

Contact Information

Regional contact details for DJO Global and subsidiaries are provided for multiple global regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Africa, and Latin America. This ensures accessible customer support and streamlined ordering processes.

Product Innovation and Features

• 3-D Knit Technology: Provides an anatomically precise fit with multidirectional elasticity, enhancing proprioceptive stimulation through graduated compression.
• Class II Medical Compression: Certified by French IFTH, delivering gradient compression from proximal to distal areas.
• Materials: Use of breathable, biocompatible, hypoallergenic, and latex-free yarns with soft fibers for enhanced comfort.
• Additional Features: Silicone inserts for targeted stability, bilateral flexible or aluminum stays for structural support, and strategically looser knit zones to improve comfort.

Product Categories and Key Benefits

Ankle Supports

• Models: Fortilax, Malolax, Strapping
• Indications: Acute/chronic ankle injuries, mild osteoarthritis, swelling, sports injury prevention.
• Features: Malleolar silicone inserts (Malolax), elastic straps (Strapping), latex-free, ambidextrous fit.

Knee Supports

• Models: Fortilax, Rotulax (open and closed patella), Strapping, Aligua (hinged)
• Indications: Acute/chronic knee injuries, mild osteoarthritis, ligament sprains, meniscus injuries, patella stabilization, post-operative support.
• Features: Non-compressive patella knit to reduce edema, elastic straps for enhanced compression, bilateral hinges (Aligua), latex-free, fits both knees.

Back Supports

• Models: DJ Elastic Male and Female Back Supports
• Indications: Lumbar strain and sprain support and compression.
• Features: 3D knitting for anatomical conformity, breathable hypoallergenic yarn, four flexible lumbar stays, front contact closure with abdominal stays, elastic hand loops for easy application, gender-specific designs.

Elbow Support

• Model: Condilax Elastic Elbow
• Indications: Epicondylitis (tennis elbow), mild arthritis pain, post-operative support.
• Features: Epicondyle silicone inserts, ambidextrous fit, latex-free.

Sizing and Ordering

Detailed sizing charts are provided for each product category based on anatomical measurements such as thigh circumference (knee), ankle circumference above malleoli (ankle), waist circumference (back), and elbow circumference. Each size corresponds to a specific part number to facilitate accurate ordering.

Indications and Usage Recommendations

• Supports are intended for acute and chronic injuries, mild osteoarthritis, ligament sprains, post-operative recovery, and proprioceptive/neuromuscular stimulation.
• Products are designed for use on either left or right side, enhancing versatility.
• Latex-free materials ensure hypoallergenic suitability.

Design and Comfort Considerations

• Breathable, biocompatible yarns improve skin comfort and compatibility.
• 3D knitting and multidirectional elasticity ensure anatomical conformity and effective compression.
• Silicone inserts and flexible stays provide stability and support without sacrificing comfort.
• Modern, sporty designs cater to patient preferences.

Summary

The DonJoy elastic knitted supports range offers medically certified compression and anatomically precise fit for various musculoskeletal conditions. Combining innovative knitting technology, premium materials, and ergonomic design, these products deliver effective support, comfort, and versatility. Comprehensive sizing and ordering details support correct product selection tailored to patient needs.

Regional Contact Information

Extensive contact details are provided for DJO Global offices worldwide, including phone, fax, and email contacts for North America (USA, Canada), Europe (Benelux, Nordic countries, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, UK & Ireland), Australia, and Africa (South Africa), facilitating customer service and order management.