The NEW DonJoy Defiance III Female Fource - Custom Information

Females are 3-8 times more likely to sustain an ACL tear than males. In addition, over 70 percent of all ACL injuries occur during non-contact activities, such as cutting, jumping and twisting maneuvers. The DonJoy® Female Fource™ addresses biomechanical factors that have been implicated in the high incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in females.

Females tend to perform cutting and landing maneuvers with their knees and hips in an extended and less protected position. The NEW Defiance III Female Fource incorporates dj Orthopedics' FourcePoint™ hinge technology, which has been clinically demonstrated to increase knee flexion angles, limiting the time the knee spends in at-risk positions during activity; therefore, providing females the protection they need.

• Patented FourcePoint Hinge Technology: The only bracing technology clinically proven to protect the ACL.
• Reduces the time spent near full extension, or in the "at risk" position.
• Enhances the Four-Points-of-Leverage design by increasing the posterior load applied by the brace on the tibia.
• Improves a patient's natural gait by applying progressive resistance before reaching a firm end point.
• Four-Points-of-Leverage design for superior ligament protection and comfort.
• Medial Swooping Thigh Frame (Defiance III) for increased medial thigh clearance.
• Swiveling strap tabs (Defiance III) to match anatomy through movement.
• Anti-Migration calf strap and Supra condylar Pad for brace suspension.
• Custom Graphics Sticker Kit to personalize the brace to your own liking.
• Lightweight (18oz), low profile design.
• Short calf versions available.
• Short thigh available (Defiance).
• Assortment of color, graphic and gradation options available.
• Lifetime limited warranty on frame and hinge.
• 24 Hour turnaround time.
• Breast Cancer Donation to support breast cancer initiatives.

Indications

The DonJoy Defiance III Custom Female Fource is indicated for the patient with ACL reconstruction, ACL deficiencies or prophylactic use.



Support Level



Superior fit, comfort and ACL support.

Sizing Chart

Measurements taken with CCMI Mark III or casted in weight bearing

Additional Information/Pictures


DonJoy Fource ACL Knee Brace Features

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DonJoy CCMI Measuring Instructions



The Female Fource is the first functional knee brace to come with a custom graphics sticker sheet to allow patients to personalize their braces to their own liking. In addition, with nearly 212,000 females being diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 40,000 losing their life from the disease in 2005, DonJoy will be contributing to breast cancer initiatives.

The Custom Defiance III Female Fource is DonJoy's premier knee brace for females. Combining the ultimate in technology, materials and design, this lightweight brace provides optimal support for moderate to severe female ACL instabilities, ACL reconstructions, collateral ligament instabilities, hyperextension and for prophylactic use. The low-profile design allows for a comfortable fit under clothing.

As the strongest of DonJoy's functional braces, the custom, carbon composite Defiance III Female Fource is recommended for high collision sports, its featherweight materials and custom fit also make it the brace of choice for activities of daily living.

Activity of Daily Living	yes
Postoperative Rehabilitation	no
Conservative Use	yes
Prophylactic	yes
Contact Sport	yes
Extreme Sports	yes
Female Sport	yes

ACL injury	yes
PCL injury	no
Combined Instability (ACL + PCL)	no
MCL injury	yes
LCL injury	yes
Hyperextension	yes

This custom brace can only be sold with a prescription or to a qualified health care provider. After your purchase please email or fax a copy of your prescription or current medical license. Fax: (954) 574-9343.

A CCMI Mark III Measuring Instrucment is used to measure Custom DonJoy Braces. To purchase a CCMI Mark III, click here.

Once we receive your prescription or license, one of our customer service representatives will contact your local DonJoy Representative, who will arrange a fitting for your brace.

Once our corporate office receives your measurements and color selection, your brace will shipped to you within 5-7 days.

• ***The Four Points of Leverage combine to successfully apply a net differential posterior force, or constant force to the tibia, which reduces the instability in the ACL.
• Point 1 Anterior: The first point of leverage is the anterior thigh cuff. It acts as a point for rotating the femur anteriorly.
• Point 2 Posterior: The second point of leverage is the posterior calf cuff. It acts as a point for rotating the tibia posteriorly.
• Point 3 Posterior: The third point of leverage is a posterior thigh strap, which is applied while drawing the hinge bars posteriorly on the knee.
• Point 4 Anterior: Incorporating the fourth point generates the crucial opposing force. By tightening and affixing the anterior tibial strap, the hinge is drawn into proper position, and the tibia is rotated posteriorly.

The FourcePoint Technology was developed to further protect the ACL and enhance the Four Points of Leverage brace design. The patented FourcePoint hinges are designed to react during leg extension and offer an increasing resistance in the last 35° of extension, in order to reduce extension shock and increased posterior tibial loads. The hinge has 3 adjustment settings to vary the amount of resistance to meet the specification of the physician's protocols.








Insurance Code

HCPCS Code: L1858