Patella Pro
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common cause of anterior knee pain. Young women are often affected by this clinical picture. The patella shifts outwards due to various reasons, resulting in intense pain for those affected.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common cause of anterior knee pain. Young women are often affected by this clinical picture. The patella shifts outwards due to various reasons, resulting in intense pain for those affected.
This is exactly where the Patella Pro brace comes in, guiding the patella back to the centre during flexion as well as extension of the leg. At the same time, the patella is only ever tracked as much as the respective movement demands.
Many users experience significant pain relief along with an increased enjoyment of movement.
| Product type | Patella orthoses |
| Material | Textile, Plastic |
| User group | adults |
The Patella Pro distinguishes itself with its lightweight and slim design and is unobtrusive when worn under clothing. Elements which adapt to one another ensure a precise fit to the respective leg shape.
Handy quick-release closures and donning and doffing loops make it easier for you to put your brace on and take it off on a daily basis. The breathable materials of the Patella Pro make it pleasant to wear, and they are also designed for a firm fit so that the brace does not slip while you move.
The Patella Pro brace helps to relieve knee pain. This makes everyday activities such as taking the stairs or going on a walk possible again, as well as sporting activities such as school and recreational sports.
The Patella Pro’s unique mode of action provides the patella with targeted tracking in the respective flexion angle, relieving the joint structures.
It is important for your brace to fit properly so that unpleasant or painful pressure points cannot develop. This is why the Patella Pro features practical hook-and-loop and ratchet closures, which your physician or technician can use to adjust the brace to your individual requirements.
Athletic whirlwind back in top form
Due to severe knee pain, Emily had to accept significant limitations to her everyday activities at just 12 years of age. But giving up her sport was simply unimaginable for Emily, a keen handball and basketball player. From walking normally to going up stairs, Emily increasingly complained of pain in both knees. Her parents, too, were becoming concerned about their athletic daughter’s future. Would Emily continue to be able to play basketball and ride her beloved skateboard?
The family was advised to try a therapy approach involving treatment with a brace that had already proven effective in numerous cases. The Patella Pro, the result of cooperation between Ottobock and recognised experts, would re-align Emily’s patellas – according to the knee flexion – in the anatomically correct position, thereby relieving her from her pain.
No sooner said than done. After about six weeks of wearing the Patella Pro on both knees, Emily is finally actively involved in sports again. Walking, climbing stairs, playing basketball – it’s all possible, without any pain. Emily’s O&P professional has told her that she won’t need to wear the two braces for the rest of her life. “At some point the muscles in my knees will be able to hold my kneecaps in the right position on their own again, and then I won’t need any braces at all anymore.” One small wish still remains unfulfilled for the 12-year-old: a Patella Pro brace that is suitable for swimming and that she can wear to the pool sometimes.
Product information
| Product type | Patella orthoses |
| Material | Textile, Plastic |
| User group | adults |
Product Data
| Article number | Size | Side | Lower leg circumference A | Thigh circumference B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8320N=L-XS | XS | left (L) | 32 - 35 cm | 40 - 44 cm |
| 8320N=L-S | S | left (L) | 35 - 38 cm | 44 - 48 cm |
| 8320N=R-S | S | right (R) | 35 - 38 cm | 44 - 48 cm |
| 8320N=L-M | M | left (L) | 38 - 41 cm | 48 - 52 cm |
| 8320N=R-M | M | right (R) | 38 - 41 cm | 48 - 52 cm |
| 8320N=L-L | L | left (L) | 41 - 44 cm | 52 - 56 cm |
| 8320N=R-L | L | right (R) | 41 - 44 cm | 52 - 56 cm |
| 8320N=R-XL | XL | right (R) | 44 - 48 cm | 56 - 61 cm |
| 8320N=L-XXL | XXL | left (L) | 48 - 52 cm | 61 - 65 cm |
| 8320N=R-XXL | XXL | right (R) | 48 - 52 cm | 61 - 65 cm |
| Article number | 8320N=L-XS | 8320N=L-S | 8320N=R-S | 8320N=L-M | 8320N=R-M | 8320N=L-L | 8320N=R-L | 8320N=R-XL | 8320N=L-XXL | 8320N=R-XXL |
| Size | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | XL | XXL | XXL |
| Side | left (L) | left (L) | right (R) | left (L) | right (R) | left (L) | right (R) | right (R) | left (L) | right (R) |
| Lower leg circumference A | 32 - 35 cm | 35 - 38 cm | 35 - 38 cm | 38 - 41 cm | 38 - 41 cm | 41 - 44 cm | 41 - 44 cm | 44 - 48 cm | 48 - 52 cm | 48 - 52 cm |
| Thigh circumference B | 40 - 44 cm | 44 - 48 cm | 44 - 48 cm | 48 - 52 cm | 48 - 52 cm | 52 - 56 cm | 52 - 56 cm | 56 - 61 cm | 61 - 65 cm | 61 - 65 cm |