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The Bledsoe OA Impulse Knee Brace is ideal for patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) in need of a soft OA brace for their active lifestyle. The OA Impulse Push/Pull gives patients the ability to customize the amount of unloading by adjusting the hinge's unloading moment with a simple turn of a dial. The hinge is positioned on the affected side of the knee and pulls the affected compartment open to relieve pain. The brace provides warmth, support and compression with its breathable Tritech material construction. The Bledsoe OA Impulse is designed to provide effective treatment for patients with mild to moderate OA in need of a low profile design that blends fashion and function in the same brace. OA Impulse is available in either push or pull technology to meet the individual patient’s needs.
Bledsoe OA Impulse Knee Brace Features:
- Dynamic hinge design is positioned on the affected side of the knee and pulls to reduce pressure points while relieving pain.
- Internal thigh and lower leg cuffs distribute the load over a large area reducing pressure points.
- Captures the thigh & lower leg for a great fit.
- Dial adjustment allows up to 12 degrees of angulation.
- Adjustable dial – no tools needed.
- Lightweight and low-profile design.
- Tritech material provides mild compression. and keeps you cooler when you break a sweat.
- Right and left specific.
- Available in six sizes - please see our sizing chart tab above for important sizing guideline information.
Which OA Impulse Brace Is Right For Me?
Choose the Medial type to treat a bowlegged (varus) look caused by medial compartment osteoarthritis or choose a Lateral type to treat knock knees (valgus) look caused by lateral compartment osteoarthritis. Push = hinge on the opposite side. Pull = hinge on the same side.
Recommended Manufacturer HCPC: L1843
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The Bledsoe OA Impulse Pull may be used to treat:
- Mild to moderate medial or lateral unicompartmental OA (osteoarthritis) without any ligament instability associated with the knee joint.
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Sizing Chart:
Measurements taken 6” (15 cm) above mid-patella
Ordering and Sizing Charts
Thigh Circumference Size Medial OA Left Medial OA Right Lateral OA Left Lateral OA Right 13.5” – 16” (34 – 41 cm) XS RK509101 RK509201 RK508101 RK508201 16” – 18.75” (41 – 48 cm) S RK509103 RK509203 RK508103 RK508203 18.75” – 21.5” (48 – 55 cm) M RK509105 RK509205 RK508105 RK508205 21.5” – 24.25” (55 – 62 cm) L RK509107 RK509207 RK508107 RK508207 24.25” – 27” (62 – 69 cm) XL RK509109 RK509209 RK508109 RK508209 27” – 29.5” (69 – 75 cm) XXL RK509111 RK509211 RK508111 RK508211 - Specs
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The OA Impulse Pull/Push is made from breathable, neoprene-free Tritech material.
- Reviews
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- Bledsoe brace customer
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- Fantastic product
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- Helps my OA pain
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- Fits well
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- Very Good
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- Q&A
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Q&A for Breg/Bledsoe OA Impulse Push/Pull Knee Brace
- From Vicki Sinha
- Q: The outside of my left knee has OA and has little to no synovial fluid in that area. Would I use a push or a pull, a medial or lateral?
- A: The Lateral - Push is a good choice for lateral compartment OA knee conditions.
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- From bruland
- Q: The inside of my left knee is where I have pain. What brace should I order?
- A: For the "type" of brace, choose medial from the pulldown menu choice to relieve pain and pressure on the inside aspect of the knee joint.
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So far persons found this question helpful
- Q: The inside of my left knee is where I have pain. What brace should I order?
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- From Vicki Sinha
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