Knee orthosis Ascender

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Overview
The Ascender Knee Brace is a patented, clinically tested unloader brace designed to relieve knee pain, restore mobility, and support an active lifestyle. Utilizing advanced scan-to-3D-printing technology, the Ascender provides a highly personalized custom fit to address patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA), multicompartment osteoarthritis, or knee instability. Engineered for precise joint unloading to help patients stay active while managing pain without surgery.

Key Features

• Unloads up to 40 lbs (≈18 kg) from the knee.
• Lightweight, form-fitting, high-torque tricompartment unloader design.
• Adjustable tension system allows clinicians and patients to set the unloading force for tailored support, improved stability, and enhanced mobility during activity.
• Proven clinical outcomes: average 59% pain reduction reported in 98% of patients in Icarus user data.
• Available in Custom Fabricated (scan-to-3D-print) and Off-the-Shelf models to achieve a reliable fit for a range of anatomies.
• Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA using advanced 3D-printing processes.
• Covered by most insurance plans (coverage may vary).

Who is This Brace For?

• Patients with anterior knee pain, patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA), or multicompartment osteoarthritis seeking a conservative, non-surgical treatment for pain relief.
• Individuals with knee instability, patellar instability, or quadriceps weakness who require improved joint stability during activities.
• Athletes and active professionals aiming to reduce knee load, protect the joint, maintain mobility, and support continued performance.

Clinical Results

• Icarus user-reported outcomes indicate significant improvements in pain, function, and activity while using the Ascender brace.
• Aggregate results: 98% of users reported pain reduction; average pain reduction per user was 59%.

Warranty Information

• Custom Fabricated models: five-year warranty on frame, tensioning system, and hinges; pads and straps covered for six months.
• Off-the-Shelf models: two-year warranty on frame, tensioning system, and hinges; pads and straps covered for six months.

Specifications / Technical data

• Model: Ascender
• Type: Unloader knee brace (tricompartment unloader)
• Unloading capacity: up to 40 lbs (≈18 kg) of force
• Clinical outcomes: average 59% pain reduction reported by users (98% reported pain reduction)
• Fit options: Custom Fabricated (scan-to-3D-print) and Off-the-Shelf
• Adjustment: manual, adjustable tensioning system for personalized unloading
• Indications: patellofemoral OA (PFOA), multicompartment OA, knee instability, patellar instability, quadriceps weakness
• Manufacturing: designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA
• Warranty: custom models 5 years (frame/tensioning/hinges), off-the-shelf 2 years (frame/tensioning/hinges); pads & straps 6 months