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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