Protected, controlled knee movement after surgery: the Sammons Preston Defender Post-Op Knee Brace
The Sammons Preston Defender Post-Op Knee Brace holds the knee still, or controls how far it moves, after surgery or an injury. The quick-release hinge sets flexion and extension stops at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees without tools. Your surgeon or physio decides how far the knee moves while you recover. This is the Cool version, with breathable foam.
Get moving again with the knee protected
In the weeks after knee surgery, the brace keeps the joint inside the range your clinician has set. Quick-release buckles mean less wrestling with straps at home. The struts adjust in length to suit your leg. And the breathable foam sits comfortably against the skin and helps stop the brace sliding down.
What's in the Sammons Preston Defender Post-Op Knee Brace
Adjustable. The hinge dial sets the flexion and extension stops. Unlock it, choose the setting, then relock.
Quick lock. The drop lock button locks the hinge at 0, 15, 30 or 45 degrees and releases it again quickly.
Features
- Adjustable range of motion: the quick-release hinge sets flexion and extension stops, with no tools needed.
- Drop lock button at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees.
- Adjustable struts from 43 to 71cm (17 to 28 inch) in length.
- Quick-release buckles for easier on and off.
- Cool, breathable foam for comfort and to help stop the brace migrating down the leg.
- Lightweight and latex free.
- Universal: fits the right or left knee.
Is the Sammons Preston Defender Post-Op Knee Brace right for you?
- Usually suits: knee immobilisation or range of motion control after knee surgery or a knee injury, where a surgeon or physio sets the hinge stops.
- Check with your surgeon or physio first: on the hinge settings, when to change them and how long to wear the brace.
- Latex: the brace is latex free.
Every recovery is different, so follow your healthcare provider's advice on wearing it.
Choosing the right size
Sammons Preston sizes the Defender by thigh circumference, measured 15cm (6 inch) above the middle of the kneecap. Here's Sammons Preston's chart:
- Measure the thigh. Wrap a soft tape around the thigh, 15cm (6 inch) above the middle of the kneecap.
- Pick the size. Up to 68.6cm (27 inch) is Regular. 68.6 to 88.9cm (27 to 35 inch) is X-Large.
- Either knee. The same brace fits the right or left knee.
| Size | Thigh, 15cm above mid-kneecap |
| Regular | Up to 68.6cm (27 inch) |
| X-Large | 68.6-88.9cm (27-35 inch) |
Sammons Preston Defender Post-Op Knee Brace specifications
| Brand | Sammons Preston (Sammons Preston) |
| Version | Cool (more breathability) |
| Hinge | Quick-release drop lock button, no tools needed |
| Flexion/extension stops | 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees |
| Struts | Adjustable, 43-71cm (17-28 inch) |
| Closure | Quick-release buckles |
| Sizes | Regular, X-Large |
| Fit | Right or left knee |
| Latex | Latex free |
Not sure which size? Email us
Email support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au with the answers below. We'll check them and come back to you with the right brace, or a better match if this one isn't it.
- What is the thigh measurement 15cm (6 inch) above the middle of the kneecap, in cm?
- Which knee is it for?
- What surgery or injury is it for, and when was it?
- Has your surgeon or physio given you hinge settings to use?
- Is it for one person, or to stock a clinic or ward?