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The C.Ti. custom knee brace is our flagship product.
Introduced in 1983, it remains the cornerstone of our product line today.
While the original C.Ti. has evolved into the current C.Ti.2, the basic
philosophy behind it remains unchanged. Specifically, we still contend that
a static support system provided by a combination of a rigid brace frame and
non-elastic straps is superior to the dynamic bracing solutions offered by
most other manufacturers. Even though today we offer a variety of knee
braces in addition to the C.Ti.2, this fundamental principle is our
foundation.
A rigid brace frame that captures the tibia is vital for proper knee
control. Non-rigid braces fail under significant stress, increasing the risk
of knee injury, and braces that substitute soft tissue containment for
brace-to-bone contact often have increased problems with migration. The C.Ti.
knee brace captures the tibia, providing the brace-to-bone contact needed to
maintain proper femoral-tibial alignment. Non-elastic strapping is also
essential. When combined with a rigid frame that captures the tibia, the
result is a static support system. Dynamic support systems that use rubber
or elastic straps merely realign the knee joint after it has begun to
displace. Static support systems hold the bones in proper alignment to help
prevent displacement altogether.
1992 marked the birth of the C.Ti.2 with Accutrac™ hinges. By analyzing
natural eg motion, a patented 4-bar linkage system was invented to
more-accurately mimic normal movement of the tibia without a brace. In
addition to the Accutrac™ hinge, C.Ti.2 has several features that
distinguish it from other custom braces. Foremost among these is a Total
Support System™ for ligament, rotary and combined instabilities. The tibial
horseshoe of the frame cradles the tibial plateau, resisting anterior
translation and external rotation of the tibia, while the frame's tibial
member hugs the tibial crest, also resisting anterior excursion. Opposing
resistance to the femur is provided by a non-elastic upper cruciate strap.
For medial-lateral support, the rigid upper and lower lateral arms of the
frame, as well as the medial hinge, resist valgus forces, while varus forces
are controlled by the upper and lower straps, as well as the lateral hinge.
For patients requiring additional PCL support, a PCL model is available.
This model features an extension on the femoral horseshoe to provide
posterior pressure on the quadriceps. An anatomically-shaped Gastroc Force
Plate provides an opposing, anterior force to the tibia. Other unique
features include a custom measuring system that captures 23 patient
measurements, a truly custom frame using no pre-fabricated parts, a limited
lifetime warranty on the frame and hinges, a 1-year fit guarantee, and a
custom paint program that is second to none
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