Today approximately 35% of ACL surgeries are
performed on women. Research has shown that women are four times more likely to
tear an ACL during sporting activities compared to males. With her wider hip
base, the valgus forces on the knee are greater on the female than the male.
That is why the "Diamond " is so important to her.
THE WOMEN'S X2K DIAMOND ADVANTAGE
In a typical
rectangular knee brace, the valgus movement of the knee is resisted only by the
bending stregth of the side bars. In the Women's X2K, valgus motion is resisted
by the bending strength of the bars plus the strength inherent in the diamond
shape. The X2K is designed to withstand a valgus/lateral load in order to
prevent damage to MCL/ACL.
The Women's X2K will fit the young, aggressive collegiate volleyball player,
the professional basketball player, as well as the active baby boomer who now
needs a brace for pain relief from normal daily activity.
The Women's X2K is also available for the treatment of ACL deficient, ACL
reconstructed knees, PCL deficient and reconstructed knees, MCL/LCL ligament
injuries, as well as unicomparmental degenerative joint disease.
The Women's X2K offers the following benefits:
- Ultra-light weight
- Two frame coatings: powdercoat (metallic gray) or plastisol (black)
- 1 1/2" (4 cm) shorter than original Tradition overall
- Centralized cuffs
- Quick release strap tabs
- New Medium + size; extra size between medium and large
Free Adjustable Hinge upgrade from OrthoAthletic! $80.00 value not
seen on most sites.
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SIZE |
KNEE JOINT |
6"ABOVE PATELLA |
|
X-Small |
11"- 12 " (30 - 32 cm) |
13" - 15 " (33 - 39 cm) |
|
Small |
12 " - 14 " (32 - 37 cm) |
15 - 18" (39 - 46 cm) |
|
Medium |
14 " - 15 " (37 - 39 cm) |
18" - 19 " (46 - 50 cm) |
|
Medium + |
15 "-16 " (39 - 41 cm) |
19 " - 21" (50 - 53 cm) |
|
Large |
16 " - 18" (41 - 46 cm) |
21"- 24" (53 - 61 cm) |
|
X-Large |
18" - 19 " (46 - 50 cm) |
24" - 27" (61 - 69 cm) |
|
XX-Large |
19 " - 22" (50 - 56 cm) |
27" - 31" (69 79 cm) |
