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Ortho Lower Size GuideOrthopaedicsHelpful tips for finding the proper support size for your patientWaist circumference.Measure around the middle ofthe waist.Hip circumference.Measure around the largest part ofthe hips.Thigh circumference.Measure around the middle of thethigh muscle, or the widest part ofthe thigh.Knee circumference.Measure around the knee.Instructions might state withknee slightly bent.Knee above and below measurements.The top tape represents 5 1 /2“ above mid-kneeand the lower tape represents 4 1 /2“ below midknee.*Please note the distance above and belowmay differ by style of brace and instructions willspecify where to take the measurements. Youthen measure around that portion to obtain theproper circumference.Calf and ankle circumference.Top measurement is the calf circumference andthe bottom measurement is thecalf circumference.Ankle joint circumference.Measure around the joint from top of the ankle tounder the heel.The Knee JointCruciate ligamentsStablises the femur on the tibia.• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) prevents thetibia from rotating and sliding forward.Movement of the Foot and Ankle JointACLPCL• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) prevents thetibia from rotating and sliding to the rear.LCLMCLCollateral ligamentsSupport the medical (MCL) and lateral (LCL) sidesof the knee joint.MeniscusPatellar ligament (dotted lines)Connects the knee cap to the tibia. In jumper’snee, this ligament is partially ruptured).MeniscusCartilage of the knee joint located between thefemur and the tibia. Medical meniscus lies on themedial plateau and the lateral meniscus lies onthe tibial plateau.186Orthopartner AG l Ärzte- und Spitalbedarf l Oholten 11 l 5703 Seon l info@orthopartner.ch l www.orthopartner.ch