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1 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, APPLICATION AND TRADE PADDED ELBOW BRACE Elastic elbow brace with additional support. Especially recommended for tennis players and masseuses. Indications: pain, swelling, elbow joint adjacent tissue inflammations, ligament or tendon strains, elbow joint fixation, bursitis, epicondylitis. Size: universal. RT3-5-1R PADDED ELBOW BRACE (knitted, with support) Elastic, breathable, knitted brace optimally fits and easily reinforce the elbow joint. Anatomical knit and silicone inserts replicates joint anatomy, ensuring support compliance, stability of the elbow joint and ligaments, distribution of compression from the elbow to the other tissues. Graduated compression reduces swelling and haematoma formation. Compression especially increases during motion and improves blood circulation of the joints and tendons. In the ends of support the compression is lower. Indications: arthrosis/arthritis conditioned swelling, after injuries and/or operations, epicondylitis. Size: XXS/0 - XXL/6. RT3-6R PADDED ELBOW BRACE (knitted, without support) Elastic, breathable, knitted brace optimally fits and easily reinforce the elbow joint. Anatomical knit and silicone inserts replicates joint anatomy, ensuring support compliance, stability of the elbow joint and ligaments, distribution of compression from the elbow to the other tissues. Graduated compression reduces swelling and haematoma formation. Compression especially increases during motion and improves blood circulation of the joints and tendons. In the ends of support the compression is lower. Indications: arthrosis/arthritis conditioned swelling, after injuries and/or operations, epicondylitis. Size: XXS/0 - XXL/6. RT3-7R ELBOW SUPPORT (neoprene) Elastic brace for elbow joint. Recommended for joint fixation and during rehabilitation period after elbow joint bone fractures and/or dislocations. Indications: pain, swelling, elbow joint adjacent tissue inflammations, ligament or tendon strains, elbow joint fixation, rheumatoid polyarthritis, dermatomyositis, epicondylitis. RT3-5R LONG ELBOW SUPPORT (neoprene) Elastic brace for elbow joint. Recommended for joint fixation and during rehabilitation period after elbow joint bone fractures and/or dislocations. Indications: pain, swelling, elbow joint adjacent tissue inflammations, ligament or tendon strains, elbow joint fixation, bursitis, epicondylitis. RT3-1R WRIST SUPPORT Knitted, stretchy, breathable brace lightly presses and fixes wrist joint. Partly performs heating function. It is recommended to be used for carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist joint strain, wrist joint injuries and inflammations, during reabilitation. The brace does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury, and is designed to be used during sports. Composition: polyamide - 58%, rubber- 27,5 %, viscose 7,5 %, elastine 7 % Size: XS/1 - L4 RT0-2-1R 1

2 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, APPLICATION AND TRADE SUPER LIGHT WRIST SUPPORT Elastic fixating wrist brace. Indications: carpal tunnel syndrome, ligament and tendon strains, overuse, Inflammatory problems. Composition: cotton - 70%, elastan - 15%, polyamide - 10%, polyester - 5%. RT0-2R THUMB SPLINT Elastic brace for wrist and thumb. Also comes in beige color. Indications: thumb fracture or injury, ligament strains, tendonitis in case of first metacarpal-phalangeal injury, ligament strains, tears, hemarthrosis, arthrosis, first metacarpal bone and phalanx fractures. RT0-5R Leather waist brace. Intended for sports men and for hard physical work. The support does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury. Indications: lumbar injuries, strains, muscle and nerve root inflammation spinal osteochondrosis, spinal vertebral dislocation (spondylolisthesis) intervertebral disc injuries. Composition: natural leather - 100%. KR0-8-2R Elastic brace with textile back and thorns. The support does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury. Thorns located at the back of the device rub the lumbar area gently during motion. Indications: thoraco-lumbar spine support and stabilization, complex management of simple vertebral fractures, intervertebral disc hernia, lumbar injury, muscle strain, lumbar back and abdominal muscle weakness, management of the conditions resulting from osteoporosis, osteochondrosis, treatment of radiculitis, spondylitis, following surgery. Composition: cotton - 50%, rubber - 30%, polyester - 10%, polyamide - 10%. Size: XS/1-4XL/8. KR0-15R (knitted, for men) KR0-23R (knitted, for women) Elastic, breathable, anatomically knitted brace optimally fits, easily reinforces and provides a sense of comfort while wearing. Comfortable handgrip bands make it easy to put on the support without much effort. Silicone pelote in the back part of support gently massages the lumbar spine during movement, if necessary pelote is removable. The back part of the brace has additional reinforcement with plastic inserts for more support. Support is recomended for Lumbar syndrome, low back pain (Liumbago), muscle failure, weakness, sprain, surgical removal of the disc, lower disc herniation waist and chest area, radiculitis, lumbar contusion, spinal osteochondrosis. Designed for men. Elastic, breathable, anatomically knitted brace optimally fits, easily reinforces and provides a sense of comfort while wearing. Comfortable handgrip bands make it easy to put on the support without much effort. Silicone pelote in the back part of support gently massages the lumbar spine during movement, if necessary pelote is removable. The back part of the brace has additional reinforcement with plastic inserts for more support. Designed for women. KR0-24R 2

3 Elastic waist brace. The support does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury. Objectives: stability and slight immobilization of the lumbosacral area, pain relief. Indications: lumbar injuries, strains, muscle and nerve root inflammation, spinal osteochondrosis, spinal vertebral dislocation (spondylolisthesis), ntervertebral disc injuries, grade I-II arthrosis, in case of nephrological condition, abdominal wall hernia. Composition: cotton - 45%, polyester - 35%, elastan - 17%, rubber - 3%. Size: XS/1-4XL/8. KR0-17-2R SHOULDER SUPPORT Elastic shoulder brace. Indications: shoulder ligament and tendon strains, injuries, and inflammations, brachial plexus diseases. Size: XS/1 - M/3. RT4-1R PATELLA FIX SUPPORT Elastic knee brace. The additional side support in the inner part of the brace keeps the kneecap in a correct position. Indications: loose patellar ligaments, in case of their strain, tears, partial or complete dislocation, following plastic surgery of the patellar ligaments, chondromalacia. KT3-2R PATELLA FIX SUPPORT Made of elastic material with fix support and adjustable adhesive closure. Sewing technology and support helps to fix and stabilize patella in correct position. It is recommended for the patellar ligament looseness, strain, tear, immersion, after patellar ligament plastic surgery, chondromalacia. KT3-2-1R KNEE SUPPORT WITH SPLINT Knee orthosis with side splints, crossing straps and additional support. It is recommended for: knee fixation, treatment of lateral knee instability, knee injuries, crucial ligament and tear of the meniscus, during rehabilitation period after knee surgery and in case of acute injury. It is made mainly of textile with additional elements: side splints and a ring for the central positioning of the patella (kneecap). Indications: knee joint fixation, treatment of lateral knee joint instability, joint injuries, ligament or meniscus tear, during rehabilitation after joint operations, after acute injuries. KA3-3R KNEE SPLINT WITH SUPPORT Knee orthosis is made mainly of textile with additional elements: side hinges and a ring for patella fixation. The brace does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury. Indications: knee joint fixation, treatment of lateral knee joint instability, joint injuries, ligament or meniscus tear, during rehabilitation after joint operations, after acute injuries. KA3-2R 3

4 GENUFIX KNEE SUPPORT (WITH OPEN PATELLA) Open patella (kneecap) knee brace. Indications: incorrect position of the patella (kneecap), arthrosis, chondritis, degenerative knee joint disorders, patellar ligament strain, different nature patellar osteochondropathies, anterior knee joint bursitis, during rehabilitation period after patella surgery. KT3-9-1R KNEE SUPPORT KT3-9-4R KNEE SLEEVE (PATELLA SAWING) Elastic knee brace. Indications: knee tendon inflammations, bursitis, tibial osteochondrosis, patellar (kneecap) instability, anterior ligament strain, lateral knee joint instability, type X or type O deformation arthrosis, the crucial ligament or meniscus tears, rheumatoid polyarthritis with knee deformation, during rehabilitation period following knee surgery, for stabilization of the knee in case of acute injury. Composition: polyester - 85%, elastan - 15%. Elastic knee brace, with support. Indications: incorrect position of the patella (kneecap), arthrosis, chondritis, degenerative knee joint disorders, patellar ligament strain, different nature patellar osteochondropathies, anterior knee joint bursitis, during rehabilitation period after patella surgery. KT3-9-3R KNEE SPLINT (knitted, with support) KT3-10R KNEE SLEEVE (knitted, without support) KT3-11R PATELLA - KNEE STRAP Knitted knee support recommended to be used during rehabilitation period. The brace does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury, and is designed to be used during sports. Elastic, breathable, knitted brace optimally fits and easily reinforces the knee joint. Anatomical knit and flexible side fixations ensure support compliance. Silicone ring stabilizes the kneecap in the correct position and redistributes the compression from the knee cap to the other tissues. Compression especially increases during motion and improves blood circulation of the joints and tendons. In the ends of support the compression is lower. Indications: knee arthrosis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, chondritis, patella osteochondrosis of various origins, tendon of the knee area and articular sacks (bursa) inflammation, roughness osteochondrosis tibia, patella instability, injury prevention, knee pain, cartilage disease, deficient knee patellar positions, knee joint, ligament and muscle sprains. Composition: polyamide - 58%, rubber - 27,5%, viscose - 7,5%, elastan - 7%. Knitted knee support. The brace does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury, and is designed to be used during sports. Elastic, breathable, knitted brace optimally fits and easily reinforces the knee joint. Anatomical knit ensures support compliance. Compression especially increases during motion and improves blood circulation of the joints and tendons. In the ends of support the compression is lower. Indications: knee arthrosis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, chondritis, patella osteochondrosis of various origins, tendon of the knee area and articular sacks (bursa) inflammation, roughness osteochondrosis tibia, patella instability, injury prevention, knee pain, cartilage disease, deficient knee patellar positions, knee joint, ligament and muscle sprains. Composition: polyamide - 58%, rubber - 27,5%, viscose - 7,5%, elastan - 7%. Size: XXS/0 - XXL/6. Patellar brace with additional support. Indications: tibial osteochondropathy (Osgood-Schlatter disease), patellar ligament strain. KT3-1R 4

5 GENUFIX KNEE SUPPORT (with light lateral spirals) Elastic knee brace with the side spring splints, crossing straps and additional support. Indications: knee fixation, lateral knee instability treatment, knee injuries, crucial ligament and meniscus tear, during rehabilitation period after knee surgery, in case of acute injury. Size: XS/1-3XL/7. KT3-8-1R DUAL CENTRIC HINGED KNEE BRACE KT3-8R KNITTED ANKLE SPLINT (with support) KT0-6R KNITTED ANKLE SPLINT (without support) KT0-8R LIGHT ANKLE SPLINT Elastic knee brace with the side spring splints and additional support. Indications: knee tendon inflammations and bursitis, tibial osteochondrosis, patellar (kneecap) instability, anterior ligament strain, lateral knee joint instability, type X or type Y deformation arthrosis, crucial ligament or meniscus tears, rheumatoid polyarthritis with knee deformation, during rehabilitation period following knee surgery, stabilization of the knee in case of acute injury. Size: XS/1-3XL/7. Knitted ankle support. The brace does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury, and is designed to be used during sports. Elastic, breathable, knitted brace optimally fits and easily reinforce the ankle joint. Anatomical knit and silicone pelotes replicates joint anatomy, ensuring support compliance, stability of the ankle joint and ligaments, distribution of compression from the ankle to the other tissues. Graduated compression reduces swelling and haematoma formation. Compression especially increases during motion and improves blood circulation of the joints and tendons. In the ends of support the compression is lower. Designed to stabilize the ankle. Indications: weak ankle ligaments, swelling caused by joint arthrosis and/or arthritis, after injuries and operations, injury prevention tendomyopathy, ankle ligaments, tendons or muscles damage and/or inflammation. Knitted ankle support. The brace does not restrict active range of motion, prevents from injury, and is designed to be used during sports. Elastic, breathable, knitted brace optimally fits and easily reinforce the ankle joint. Anatomical knit replicates joint anatomy, ensuring support compliance, stability of the ankle joint and ligaments, distribution of compression from the ankle to the other tissues. Graduated compression reduces swelling and haematoma formation. Compression especially increases during motion and improves blood circulation of the joints and tendons. In the ends of support the compression is lower. Designed to stabilize the ankle. Indications: weak ankle ligaments, swelling caused by joint arthrosis and/or, arthritis, after injuries and operations, injury prevention, tendomyopathy, ankle ligaments, tendons or muscles damage and/or inflammation. Size: XS/1-3XL/7. Elastic ankle brace. Designed to stabilize the ankle. Also comes in neoprene version. Indications: ankle ligament and tendon tears, inflammation, muscle and nerve inflammation, inflammatory arthrosis, during rehabilitation period after ankle fracture, ligament tear, ankle surgery. Composition: polyester - 85%, elastan - 15%. KT0-2R ANKLE SPLINT (with additional straps) Textile ankle brace with additional straps. It strengthens and stabilizes the ankle joint. This brace is recommended after dislocation of the ankle joint, ligament and tendon strains, during ankle joint, ligament, nerve, muscle inflammations, and as a preventive measure for sports people. Composition: polyester - 85%, elastan - 15%. KT0-2-1R 5

6 ANKLE STRAP Elastic ankle brace. Designed to stabilize the ankle. Indications: ankle ligament sprain, inflammation, instability, during rehabilitation after ankle fracture, ligament tears, can be used instead of elastic bandage. Composition: polyammide - 60%, polyester - 15%, elastan - 15%, cotton - 10%. KT0-3R ANKLE SPLINT Textile ankle brace. Designed to stabilize the ankle. Indications: ankle ligaments, tendons or articular capsule strain or tear, ankle tendons, muscles, nerves or periosteal inflammation, during rehabilitation after ankle surgeries and bone fracture. Composition: polyurethane - 50%, cotton - 30%, polyamide - 20%. KT0-1R 6

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