 Osteoarthritis is a common problem seen in all parts of the world particularly in aged people. In simple terms, it arises due to wear and tear of the knee joint with increase in age giving tremendous pain and prevents the person from sitting in cross leg position. To get relief from this, they have to either take some pain killer or consult an orthopedic surgeon. The knee is most frequently involved joint site associated with disability in Osteoarthritis in a substantial portion of the population over the age of fifty and progress more rapidly in some individuals than in others. Total knee replacement is one surgical method to get relief from this; however every citizen or common person can’t afford to go for it. Now what is the result after replacement? They can’t sit cross leg or can’t use Indian toilet which is very essential for Indian conditions. It is a scientific innovation and very simple to wear through which person can walk freely with no pain and can sit cross leg. The technique of “PMR ®Polycentric Caliper Supra” is to transfer knee weight from anatomical Knee joint, which is light in weight and share the body weight of the patient giving relief. It is cost effective and manufacturing process is fast. Consulting Prosthetists and Orthotists & Doctors of Paragon™ Mass Retail Pvt. Ltd. have developed this caliper. They have fitted it to. many patients those who were advised for total knee joint replacement and are now comfortable with “PMR®Polycentric Calipers Supra” and carry on activities of daily life effectively. FUNCTIONING OF PRODUCT : “PMR® Polycentric Caliper Supra“ is a mechanical instrument and It shifts body weight directly to calf from thigh at the place of knee which reduces over burden of the knee and stops further damage of the knee. Its angulations system corrects the gap between knees joint & straightens bend knee joints. Reductions in burden of knee give relax in knee pain to large extent and give way to natural repairing done by body. PERFORMANCE : It gives initial result in 10 to 12 days and proper results come in 1.5 to 2 months after proper use of “PMR® Polycentric Caliper Supra“as guided. After that gradually its use can be stop. It is compulsory to use it 6-8 hrs in a day and it has to be used at least for 1 to 1 ½ year. INSTRUCTIONS - Talcum powder can be used in case of itching problem.
- Do not use “PARAGON™ Polycentric Caliper Supra”, while sleeping.
- Loose “PARAGON™ Polycentric Caliper Supra”, after every 2-3 hours for 15-20 minutes.
- Do not use “PARAGON™ Polycentric Caliper Supra”, in long Journey.
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