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CDS Elbow extension

CDS® Elbow Brace DUO

To provide elbow flexion & extension assist

Indications

  • Joint contractures
  1. – After surgery
  2. – After conservative treatment of capsular ligament injuries
  3. – In arthrosis and chronic polyarthritis
  4. – In haemophilia (bleeder's joint)
  5. – After burns
  6. – After strokes
  7. – After spinal cord injuries
  8. – After cranio-cerebral trauma (CCT)
  • To prevent new contractures after arthrolysis
  • Treatment after biceps tendon rupture

Features

  • Individual adjustment of the tension spring without tools
  • Limits for flexion and extension continuously adjustable
  • Limits for extension can be set as far as -10°
  • Immobilisation function between -10° and +150°
  • Individual adjustment of shells and straps
  • Easy handling and high wearing comfort
  • The flexion and extension assist change over point can be set between +46° and +92°

Mode of operation

The CDS® Elbow Brace DUO has been designed for the simultaneous treatment of extension and flexion deficits of the elbow. The brace applies a dynamic low load prolonged stretch to stimulate growth in the contracted tissue. The adjustable correction range protects the tissue from painful overstretching and allows for individual terminal extension up to -10°.

Size chart and product codes

Size Adolescent (MM) Adult (LL)
Length of upper arm shell medial 17 - 20.5 cm 17 - 21 cm
Length of forearm shell 22 cm 22 - 24 cm
Circumference of upper arm 20 - 30 cm 28 - 39 cm
Circumference of forearm 18 - 24 cm 22 - 30 cm
Code-left 905MM-L 905LL-L
Code-right 905MM-R 905LL-R
Optional handle
Code left 993L-HL
Code right 993L-HR

blue-dot Options for custom made are available.

Where to measure

T3-L5 spine diagram

How to measure

One

Length of upper arm
Measured from the elbow to the top edge of the medial upper arm shell

Two

Length of forearm
Measured from the elbow to the lower edge of the forearm shell

Three

Circumference of upper arm
Measured at the middle of the upper arm

Four

Circumference of forearm
Measured at the middle of the forearm