1. OA Product Guidelines Varus-Valgus
DJO International
08/12/2010

2. Visual of Varus / Valgus
Normal
Valgus

3. Varus / Valgus Treatment by DonJoy
Varus: Medial compartment is affected
Valgus: Lateral compartment is affected
Normal a b a b
Affected compartment
Adjustable load applied by the telescopic condyle
3 points loading system combining frame and hinge actions a+b in order to shift compressive knee joint forces from the degenerative compartment to the healthy compartment

4. Position of the telescopic condyle
Ordering information
All DonJoy braces are ordered by the affected compartment
Off the shelf braces:
Simply select the affected
Compartment (The adjustment condyle will automatically be placed on the opposite side).
Defiance braces:
compartment on the ordering
form in the product selection. (The adjustment condyle will automatically be placed on the opposite side).
Part Number
Affected Compartment
Position of the telescopic condyle
Leg
Defiance /
Medial Compartment
Lateral Compartment
R/L
OA Adjuster x R x L x x
OA Assist x x x x
OA Everyday x x x x
OA Lite x x x x
TROM Adjuster
Medial Right / Lateral Left
Lateral R / Medial L
Medial Left / Lateral Right
Lateral L / Medial R
XL, Medial Right / Lateral Left
XL, Medial Left / Lateral Right

5. Product advisor chart