This video is a Patient Instructional Guide for the T Scope® Premier Post-Op Knee Brace, uploaded by Lauren Redler MD.
While the video transcript itself isn't directly embedded in the page, instructional guides for the T Scope® Premier brace typically walk patients through the following key steps for proper fit and use:
Key Topics Covered in the Video
- Telescoping Arm Adjustment: How to adjust the length of the side bars (thigh and calf) using the push-button sliding mechanism to ensure the brace fits your leg height correctly.
- Positioning the Hinge: Ensuring the dual hinges are aligned centered with the midpoint of your knee joint on both the inner and outer sides.
- Securing & Tightening Straps: Fastening straps in the proper sequence—typically starting with the straps closest to the knee and working outward—to prevent the brace from slipping down.
- Range of Motion (ROM) Hinge Settings: How to set or adjust the flexion (bending) and extension (straightening) angle stops on the hinge according to your surgeon's specific post-operative protocol.
- Drop-Lock Mechanism: Operating the quick-lock lever to lock the brace in full extension () for walking/weight-bearing when instructed by your doctor.
