AirShiftTM OA Knee Brace

The AirShift OA knee brace uses an air bladder system to comfortably unload the opposite compartment of the knee. The AirShift knee brace helps treat unicompartmental osteoarthritis. The AirShift knee brace may also be used to treat postoperative unicompartmental cartilage repairs. The AirShift OA knee brace has a single hinge that is always placed opposite the compartment that is being treated. The 11718X fits on the left knee to unload the medial compartment or the right knee to unload the lateral compartment. The 11719X fits on the right knee to unload the medial compartment or the left knee to unload the lateral compartment. With its wraparound design and high-quality materials, the AirShift OA knee brace provides superior patient compliance and durability.

Indications include:

  • Unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee
  • Post operative unicompartmental articular and meniscal cartilage repairs
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Air Bladder System

Inflatable air bladder allows patients and practitioners to easily adjust the level of unloading. Double layer air bladder consists of an inner vinyl layer and outer nylon layer for greater durability. High quality air valve prevents leakage. Repositionable condylar gel pad comfortably distributes the air bladder’s unloading force on the knee. Air bladder system and single upright hinge are applied opposite the affected side of the knee.

Wraparound Design

Wraparound closure allows for ease of application and an optimum fit. Sizing options enable you to inventory fewer SKUs while still fitting a wide range of patient sizes.

Spiral Strapping System

Padded spiral straps work in concert with the air bladder to unload the osteoarthritic compartment of the knee using a 3-point leverage system. Distal spiral strap and inner Skinloc™ material capture the upper calf muscle to resist distal migration.

Medial Compartment Left or Lateral Compartment Right
PART NUMBER
SIZE
*KNEE CIRC.

117184
Small/Medium
12″-16″

117186
Large/X-Large
16″-20″

117188
2X/3X Large
20″-24″

Medial Compartment Right or Lateral Compartment Left
PART NUMBER
SIZE
*KNEE CIRC.

117194
Small/Medium
12″-16″

117196
Large/X-Large
16″-20″

117198
2X/3X Large
20″-24″

Sizing Chart

*Circumference of knee at mid patella

Bilateral design fits left or right knee

Suggested HCPCS: L1843 or L1851

Patent pending