Polycentric Caliper Supra for One Leg

Polycentric Caliper Supra for One Leg is a mechanical instrument and it shifts body weight directly to calf from thigh at the place of knee which reduces over burden of the knee and stops further damage of the knee. Its angulations system corrects the gap between knees joint & straightens bend knee joints. Reductions in burden of knee give relax in knee pain to large extent and give way to natural repairing done by body.

• Exact and effective varus or valgus pressure exerted stops the deformity
• Wide well cushioned frame padding for 3 point pressure relief system
• Malleable frame design to reduce torsion force
• Ultra flat, very light weight
• Non protruding frame and hinge construction
• Easy to put on How to Measure:
  • Firstly let the patient sit on a stool or chair than make a cross over the patella.
  • With the help of measuring tape mark 6 inches above from the center of the cross.
  • Same as above mark the 6 inches below from that center.
  • Now measure the circumference of both the ends in inches only.
  • Measurement should not be made in more compressed way or in released manner.
  • If problem is in both leg than take separate measurement of each leg. This caliper is adjustable up to ± 1inches.
  • With this also take the age, weight & height of the patient.How to Use:
    • Wear inside your clothes.
      Put the bigger part of on front portion of thigh and place the smaller part at the back of the calf.
    • Keep the joint of caliper towards outside of the knee joint.
    • Before wearing caliper supra rotate its two angulation system with the help of allen-key for giving shape to the    caliper according to your leg shape i.e.
    • In case of varus deformity rotate the two angulation system in clockwise direction.
    • In case of valgus deformity rotate the two angulation system in anti-clockwise direction.   
    • Joint should be kept parallel to the centre of knee.
      After wearing the caliper tighten the two angulation system slightly with the help of allen key in anti-clockwise direction for varus deformity and in clockwise direction for valgus deformity.
    • Every week tighten the angulation system slightly (Approx. 10°). Do above till the caliper get straight.PRECAUTION:
      • Talcum powder can be used in case of itching problem.
      • Do not use while sleeping.
      • Loose after every 2-3 hours for 15-20 minutes.
      • Do not use in long Journey.
      • Do not wash the caliper and its parts.