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Over the years the Armor Extreme has been used
extensively during skiing for people suffering
from a wide range of knee conditions, primarily
ACL and meniscus damage. Many patients utilize
the Armor Extreme following knee surgery as a
form of protection from re-injury, and allow
them to continue to function at the high
activity level they were at prior to the injury.
The function of the ACL is to prevent excessive
forward movement of the lower leg bone (the
tibia) in relation to the thigh bone (the
femur), as well as limits rotational movements
of the knee. Skiers are more prone to ACL
injuries due to twisting (torsional) falls,
missteps and binding release issues. Improper
condition also is a major cause of ACL and other
ligament injuries. The DonJoy Armor Extreme was
designed for the most active of individuals. It
offers many features that improve comfort and
stability, without sacrificing support.
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1) A unique 4-Points-of-Leverage cuff and strap
configuration, exerting a posterior force
against the tibia
2) A strong and lightweight 6061-T6 aircraft
aluminum frame for medial / lateral control.
3) Swiveling strap tabs on the frame
accommodates changing leg and muscle positions.
4) Anti-migration Supra Condyle Pad prevents
slippage of the brace.
5) Short Calf version to accommodate ski boots.
6) Standard Polycentric Hinges for more natural
knee range of motion.
7) Silver-veined powder coat finish for maximum
durability for the serious athlete.
8) Optional Patella/Shin impact guards and calf
pinch guard.
9) Moldable, medial swooping frame for custom
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The Armor Extreme comes in a standard length and
short calf for ski boot clearance. The brace
also comes in a Ski version, which has a medial
hinge deflector built into the inside hinge of
the brace. This unique feature is for patients
that wear two frames braces at the same time.
The medial deflector prevents the hinges from
catching when the knees are together, thereby
preventing potential injury.
The Armor Extreme has been available for many
years and has proven to be one of the most
functional and supportive braces on the market.
DonJoy is the largest brace manufacturers in the
world and their products have been used by
thousands of athletes. If someone requires
maximum support without customization, the Armor
Extreme is one of the best choices in this very
competitive market.
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